How to Choose a Small Wind Turbine For Your Site and Energy Needs
Small wind turbines can generate useful renewable electricity at homes, farms, remote facilities, and other sites where local wind conditions make wind power practical, but choosing one is not simply a matter of picking the highest rated power on the specifications sheet. The turbine has to match the wind actually available at the site, the amount and type of electricity the site needs, and the physical conditions it will operate in day to day. Several factors deserve particular attention: the site’s wind resource, the actual energy requirement, turbine design, the generator and controller behind it, and the installation environment. Start … Continue reading