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David

Darling

small wind electric system components

small wind turbine

To capture and convert the wind's kinetic energy into electricity, a home wind energy system generally comprises the following:

 

  • A wind turbine (blades) attached to a rotor, generator/alternator mounted on a frame, and usually a tail

  • A tower

  • Balance-of-system components, such as controllers, inverters, and/or batteries.