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Small Wind Home |
Small Wind Turbines |
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Overview |
Overview of Small Wind |
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How They Work |
How Small Wind Turbines Work |
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Electricity From Wind |
Producing Electricity from Wind |
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Amount of Electricity |
Amount of Electricity from Wind Energy |
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Turbine Types |
Types of Small Wind Turbines |
| Main Components |
Small Wind System Components |
| Other Components |
Additional Components in Small Wind Systems |
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Benefits & Issues |
Benefits & Issues with Small Wind |
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Benefits |
Benefits |
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Issues |
Issues to be Aware of |
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History |
History of Wind Energy |
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Turbines & Applications |
Small Wind Turbine Sizes & Applications |
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Turbine Types |
Turbine Types |
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Applications |
Typical Applications |
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0.3-1 kW |
Turbines with Power Ratings of 300 Watts to 1kW |
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1-30 kW |
Turbines with Power Ratings above 1 kW to 30 kW |
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30-300 kW |
Turbines with Power Ratings above 30 kW to 300 kW |
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Costs |
Costs & Cost Effectiveness of Small Wind |
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Cost Comparison |
Cost Comparison for Small Wind Turbine Sizes |
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Case Studies |
Small Wind Case Studies & Success Stories |
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On-Grid |
On-Grid Case Studies |
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Off-Grid |
Off-Grid Case Studies |
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Small Wind In Canada |
Small Wind in Canada |
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The Technology |
About the Technology |
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Canadian Market |
Current Status of the Canadian Small Wind Turbine Market |
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Supply Chain |
Small Wind Turbine Supply Chain |
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Canadian Potential |
Opportunities and Barriers |
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U.S. Experience |
U.S. Experience with Small Wind Turbines |
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Promoting It |
Future of Small Wind Turbines in Canada |
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Help with Planning |
Planning for Your Small Wind Turbine |
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Ballpark Cost |
Stage 1: The Ballpark Cost |
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Crucial Stuff |
Stage 2: The Crucial Stuff |
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Planning the Rest |
Stage 3: Remainder of the Planning Process |
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Small Wind & You |
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Energy Efficiency First |
Energy Efficiency Before Renewable Energy |
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Sizing Your Turbine |
Electrical Requirements & Sizing Your Turbine |
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Your Consumption |
1. Estimate Your Annual Electricity Demand |
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Your Peak Power |
2. Estimate Your Peak Power |
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The Size You Need |
3. Deside What Size(s) of Turbine You Need |
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Your Turbine Site |
Where to Put the Turbine |
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Location on Property |
Location on Your Property |
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Tower Height |
Tower Height |
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Measuring Wind |
Measuring The Wind on Your Site |
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No-Cost Options |
Options 1 & 2: Free Estimates |
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Low Cost Option |
Option 3: Short-Term Measurement & Comparison to Monitoring Station |
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Precision Option |
Option 4: Long-Term Measurement |
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On- or Off-Grid? |
Going On- or Off-Grid |
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Description |
Description of On- and Off- Grid Small Wind Energy Systems |
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Practicality |
Practicality |
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The Good & Bad |
Advantages & Disadvantages |
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Connecting to the Grid |
Electrical Grid Interconnection & Net Metering |
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Interconnection |
Interconnection |
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Net Metering |
Net Metering |
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Legal & Regulatory |
Legal & Regulatory Issues |
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Zoning |
Local Zoning Bylaws |
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Liability & Insurance |
Liability & Insurance |
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Safety & EAs |
Safety & Technical |
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Other Considerations |
Social, Environmental, & Other Considerations |
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Aesthetics & Noise |
Aesthetics |
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The Environment |
The Environment & Wildlife |
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Safety, Weather, etc. |
Safety |
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Using RETScreen |
RETScreen Technical & Economic Feasibility Assessment |
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Purchasing Tips |
Purchasing Your System |
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Choosing a Model |
Choose a Manufacturer (Brand) & Model |
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Choosing a Dealer |
Deciding Whether to Buy from a Dealer |
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Installation/Maintenance |
Installation & Maintenance of Your System |
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Could You do It? |
Could You Do it Yourself? |
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Installed by You |
Do-It-Yourself Installation |
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Installed by a Pro |
Professional Installation |
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Testing |
Commissioning & Testing |
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Maintenance |
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) |
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Resources |
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Incentives & Support |
Financial Incentives & Other Canadian Support for Small Wind |
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Energy Demand Data |
Electricity Demand Data |
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Standards |
National & International Small Wind Turbine Standards |
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Manufacturers |
Small Wind Turbine Manufacturers |
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Dealers & Installers |
Small Wind Turbine Dealers & Installers |
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Further Reading |
Suggested
Reading
Materials on Small Wind |
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Links |
Small Wind Links |
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Kids & Educational |
Kids& Korner & Educational Materials on Small Wind |
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Glossary |
Glossary |
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FAQ |
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on Small Wind |
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Acknowledgements |
Acknowledgements |
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Site Map |
Site Map |
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