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.
Learn More
Evaluation Tools
Wind Energy Finance Calculator
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Wind Estimator
Solar-Estimate.org
In My Backyard Solar and Wind Estimator
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Financing & Incentives
Find Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Energy Savers
Find State and Local Incentives
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Product Information
Small Wind Turbine Equipment Providers
American Wind Energy Association
Department of Energy Resources
Small Wind for Homeowners, Ranchers, and Small Businesses
Wind Powering America
Related Links
Small Wind Systems
American Wind Energy Association
