Small Wind Guide

For homeowners, ranchers, and small businesses to choose the right wind energy

The Small Wind application helps homeowners, ranchers, and small businesses decide if wind energy will work for them by addressing the following questions:

Is wind energy practical for me?

What size wind turbine do I need?

What are the basic parts of a small wind electric system?

What do wind systems cost?

Where can I find installation and maintenance support?

How much energy will my system generate?

Is there enough wind on my site?

How do I choose the best site for my wind turbine?

Can I connect my system to the utility grid?

Can I go off grid?

Can I use wind energy to power my home? More people across the country are asking this question as they look for a hedge against increasing electricity rates and a way to harvest their local wind resources. Although wind turbines large enough to provide a significant portion of the electricity needed by the average U.S. home generally require 1 acre of property or more, approximately 19.3% of the U.S. population lives in rural areas[1] and may own land parcels large enough to accommodate a wind energy system.

A small wind electric system will work for you if:

+There is enough wind where you live

+Tall towers are allowed in your neighborhood or rural area (or you live in flat terrain with no tall obstacles nearby)

+You have enough space

+You can determine how much electricity you need or want to produce

+You can interconnect with your utility service provider (assuming you have a grid-connection application)

+It works for you economically.

Small wind electric systems can contribute to our nation's energy needs. This guide will provide you with basic information about small wind electric systems to help you decide if wind energy will work for you.

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