Small Wind Electric Systems: A Washington Consumer's Guide

Kathleen O'Dell

Research output: NRELBrochure

Abstract

Small Wind Electric Systems A Washington Consumer's Guide provides consumers with enough information to help them determine if a small wind electric system can provide all or a portion of the energy they need for their home or business based on their wind resource, energy needs, and their economics. Topics discussed in the guide include: how to make your home more energy efficient, how to choosethe right size turbine, the parts of a wind electric system, determining if there is enough wind resource on your site, choosing the best site for your turbine, connecting your system to the utility grid, and if it's possible to become independent of the utility grid using wind energy. In addition, the Washington guide provides state specific information that includes and state wind resourcemap, state incentives, and state contacts for more information.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages28
StatePublished - 2002

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/BR-500-31872

Other Report Number

  • DOE/GO-102002-1568

Keywords

  • small wind turbine
  • wind energy
  • wind turbine

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