Wind and solar technologies are very low-density compared to the amount of energy they generate. But to be fair, we should put this into context. Nuclear power remains the most land-efficient form of energy production.
According to a review of estimates, solar power requires 6 to 15 times as much land per unit of energy as nuclear power, wind 30 times as much land, and biomass 225 times. Read the full article to learn more about the impact of renewables on the natural environment.