Can I charge a plug-in car with solar or wind power?
Yes. The cleaner the power the cleaner the car. Using solar PV or wind power at your home or business makes even more sense with a plug-in car. The investment pays off faster, and the car becomes truly zero-emission. EVs typically can travel 3-4 miles (or more) per kWh. If you drive 12,000 miles per year, you will need 3,000-4,000 kWh. Depending on where you live, you will need a 1.5kW-3kW PV system to generate that much power using about 150-300 sq. ft. of space on your roof. In fact, many EV drivers recharge their cars from rooftop solar panels today, generating virtually no pollution for their local driving.
