Small Wind Turbines for Residential Use

Small wind turbines can be used for residential use. These small turbines often have direct drive generators, use a vane to point into the wind; and. can be installed on a roof. Small turbines for residential use have blades that are about 7 to 25 feet in diameter, and produce electricity at a rate of 900 to 10,000 watts (at their specified wind speed). These residential wind turbines can cost between $12,000 and $55,000. However, there are incentives and rebates available in 19 states in the U.S. that can cut the purchase price by up to 50 percent. The dominant model in the U.S. is the propeller-shaped HAWT. However, VAWT’s are also available for residential use.

Used with wind generators, wind turbines have been used to generate electricity since the late 1800’s. Today’s modern wind turbines are highly-engineered, technically-advanced systems for producing clean, efficient, renewable electrical power.

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