Small-scale wind energy (wind turbines <50kW rated capacity) is receiving increasing interest as one of a number of microgeneration technologies with potential to reduce carbon emissions. Recent years have seen new products being made available on the UK market, which a survey by the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) suggests is growing quickly.
However, the overall potential of small-scale wind energy to reduce carbon emissions, and the conditions under which maximum carbon reductions can be made, have not been entirely clear.
Yes, but I heard that the energy generation of wind turbines was proportional to the square of the diameter. Therefore if you just half the diameter of a large one you quarter the energy captured.
A very informative, quick-read guide on small wind systems is just a click away. This small reader is a great source of research if you would like to learn about wind and if it will work for you.
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