Public opinion analysis on solar power generation

Do Americans want more solar panels?

Fully 89% of Americans favor more solar panel farms, just 9% oppose. A similarly large share supports more wind turbine farms (83% favor, 14% oppose). By comparison, the public is more divided over expanding the production of nuclear and fossil fuel energy sources. Specifically, 45% favor more offshore oil and gas drilling, while 52% oppose.

How do Republicans feel about solar power?

The public is similarly divided over the perceived costs of solar power. Republicans, particularly conservative Republicans, are more than twice as likely as Democrats (65% vs. 30%) to say wind power is less reliable than other energy sources.

What percentage of Republicans support solar power?

Among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, support for increasing reliance on solar power is down from 84% last year to 73% today, while support for more wind power dropped from 75% in 2020 to 62% today. Around nine-in-ten Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents continue to support expanding solar (93%) and wind power (91%).

Are solar panels good for the environment?

Most Americans view solar and wind power as good for the environment. Seven-in-ten adults think generating electricity from solar panel farms is better for the environment than most other energy sources, and 65% say the environmental effect of wind turbine farms is better than that of most other sources.

Do Americans still support solar panels and wind turbines?

Most U.S. adults continue to support expanding solar panel farms (84%) and wind turbine farms (77%), but Republicans and Democrats are increasingly divided in views on these two energy sources, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.

Do Americans want more solar and wind?

Recent public opinion surveys give a clear message: most Americans want more solar and wind and less carbon pollution. The 2023 Yale Climate Opinion Maps show that 79% of U.S. adults support funding research into renewable energy, while 74% would support regulating carbon pollution.