Ready for wind power? It’s time.
Galloping climate change and dwindling supplies of fossil fuels are driving ever-greater interest in renewable energy. As a result, wind energy is booming worldwide. Not since the heyday of the… Read more
Sep 15, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
What Size Wind Turbine Do I Need?
The size of the wind turbine you need depends on your application. Small turbines range in size from 20 watts to 100 kilowatts. The smaller or “micro” (20–500-watt) turbines are… Read more
Jul 16, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Large and Small Wind Turbines are Different
Wind turbines are generally divided into two broad categories based on their rated capacity and their intended applications. Small wind turbines are typically less than 50 kW in size, but… Read more
Jun 29, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
What about the world’s wind resources?
When evaluating different methods of power generation some of the main questions inevitably concern the fuel proposed. Is there enough of it? Is it in the right places? It is… Read more
Jun 18, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Integrating wind energy into the electricity network
One of the most frequent misunderstandings occurring in the public discussion about integrating wind energy into the electricity network is that it is treated in isolation. An electricity system is… Read more
May 30, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Is Wind Power the Answer to Small-Scale Renewable Energy?
Wind Power. A subject that is close to my heart (literally, as I live in a very windy valley!). Wind power has the potential to be used in a home… Read more
May 18, 2011 | By carlor10
Wind Turbine Control and Operation with Ovation SCADA
Wind is an infinitely renewable supply of power that can be harnessed as an outstanding energy source given the proper location and use of the latest turbine generation technology. Major… Read more
May 16, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Can I Go Off-Grid With Hybrid Systems?
Hybrid wind energy systems can provide reliable off-grid power for homes, farms or even entire communities (a co-housing project, for example) that are far from the nearest utility lines. According… Read more
May 03, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Offshore wind farms – transmission cables
The European wind power industry is increasingly turning to the offshore wind resource, and the United States will draw on the Europeans’ experience as we begin to plan offshore wind… Read more
Mar 23, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Offshore Wind
As on land, offshore wind developers have to ensure that their turbines and transmission infrastructure do not interfere with marine life and ecosystems. National regulations ensure that project developers assess… Read more
Mar 14, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
What happens when the wind doesn’t blow?
One of the questions most often asked about wind power is ‘what happens when the wind doesn’t blow’. In the big picture wind is a vast untapped resource capable of… Read more
Mar 07, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
World’s largest wind turbine blade developed by Alstom and LM Wind Power
Global leader in power generation equipment and services, Alstom, and LM Wind Power, leading wind turbine blade supplier, have entered a strategic partnership to develop the world’s longest wind turbine… Read more
Feb 10, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
How Do I Choose the Best Site for My Wind Turbine?
You can have varied wind resources within the same property. In addition to measuring or finding out about the annual wind speeds, you need to know about the prevailing directions… Read more
Jan 21, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Can I Connect Wind Turbine to the Utility Grid?
Small wind energy systems can be connected to the electricity distribution system and are called gridconnected systems. A grid-connected wind turbine can reduce your consumption of utility-supplied electricity for lighting,… Read more
Jan 20, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Is There Enough Wind on My Site?
Does the wind blow hard and consistently enough at my site to make a small wind turbine system economically worthwhile? That is a key question and not always easily answered…. Read more
Jan 19, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi