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small wind electric systems

small wind electric system components
Small wind electric systems are one of the most cost-effective, home-based renewable energy systems. These systems are also nonpolluting.

If a small wind electric system is right for you, it can do the following:
  • Lower your electricity bills by 50–90%
  • Help you avoid the high costs of having utility power lines extended to a remote location
  • Help uninterruptible power supplies ride through extended utility outages.
Small wind electric systems can also be used for a variety of other applications, including water pumping on farms and ranches.

Click on the following links for further information:
How a Small Wind Electric System Works
Learn the basics of how a small wind system produces electricity.

Evaluating a Potential Small Wind Turbine Site
Start here to determine whether a small wind energy system would be feasible, practical, and economical for you.

Small Wind Electric System Components
Learn more about system components – turbines, towers, and balance-of-system parts.

Installing and Maintaining a Small Electric Wind System
Find out what you need to consider before you install a system, including basic maintenance tips.



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   • WIND POWER


Source: US Department of Energy



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