Archive for the ‘SMALL WIND GENERATORS’ Category
Small Wind Generators Blow Strong Despite Recession
November 20th, 2009 | 
Author: Small wind generators are booming despite of the credit crunch says Reuters:-
http://smallbusiness.uk.reuters.com/2009/11/19/small-wind-blows-strong-despite-recession/
The above article describes many factors that have caused the home wind generator market to rise sharply. The driving factor seems to be rising energy prices and the introduction of feed-in tarrifs that allow electricity to be sold back to the grid.
Another powerful factor is the reduction of installation cost which has been falling steadily, and is estimated to fall another 80% over the next few years as volumes increase.
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Small Wind Generators Planning Permission – Jonathon Dimbleby’s Story
“It’s one of those things that, once it is up, people relax. I think there should be one in every community.”
Small Wind Generators Designed For Rooftops Turning Conventional Thinking On It’s Head
Rooftops are widely considered by experts as a bad location for small wind generators …. until now.
http://springwise.com/eco_sustainability/ridgeblade/
The Energy Saving Trust has found that the worst performing wind turbines are often roof mounted. But a former Rolls Royce engineer has invented a new turbine, called the ridgeblade, that could change all that.
It gathers energy along the whole length of the roof and takes into consideration flow patterns over roof tops.
This definitely a product worth watching as it’s obviously been designed by someone who knows what he’s doing. I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes a huge trend in the next 2-5 years if the price is right.
Here is some further reading on small wind turbines: -
- Domestic Small Scale Wind Turbines | Real Estate Information – People in the UK are increasingly looking at ways in which they can make their home more environmentally friendly. Fortunately there are a number of ways in which a property can be made more energy efficient. One such option is to install a small scale wind turbine and generator.
Where’s The Ideal Place To Install Small Wind Generators?
This article covers THE most important aspect of installing small wind generators – where to position it. http://www.ecofriendlymag.com/article
If you are short of time you at least must read this paragraph:-
“The report from the EST stated that the best performing wind turbine during the study was a pole-mounted home wind turbine which had an average wind speed of 5.75 meters per second. This location would allow the home wind turbine to generate 22,000kWh of clean electricity per year. ”
Ministers Urged to Extend Grants for Small Wind Generators & Solar Panels as Demand Soars
Grants for Small Wind Generators: This month, one application came in every 24 seconds, until the whole month’s budget had been swallowed, in just over an hour.
http://environment.independentminds.livejournal.com/151272.htmlHow to Live Off Grid Using Cheap Small Wind Generators