Small Wind Electric Systems

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.

Here you can find the following 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.