Small Wind Technologies
Small wind turbines help an individual or an organization to generate onsite part or all of their own electrical needs.
Installing a small wind turbine can save you money, but is not a good fit for all situations. If you are interested in a wind energy system for your home, farm, building, or organization, consider the following basic requirements:
- At least 1 acre of available land
- An annual average wind speed of at least 10 mph.
- Approval from your local building inspector for construction of a tower
- Your commitment of time and money
Additional Resources
- Read case studies
- NYSERDA's Large Wind Farm Program
- Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Distributed Wind
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