News & Articles on Small & Household Size Wind Turbines

Small wind turbines encompass a broad range of wind turbines from micro turbines, to mini turbines, to household-size turbines. Wind turbines in these size classes may have power ratings from a few watts to dozens of kW. Internationally, this category includes wind turbines up to 15 meters (49 feet) in diameter. Wind turbines of this size may have power ratings from 50 to 100 kW.

While ducted or shrouded wind turbines and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines can be of any size, they are listed here because they are outside the mainstream of the commercial wind industry.

Skystream 1.7 meter diameter wind turbine in Alexandria, Indiana.

Skystream Delivers Less Than Advertised at French Test Site

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Paul Gipe

But Energy Estimates Not Off by Much

Presentation by Paul Gipe for PG&E Zero Net Energy Homes, Introduction

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Paul Gipe

Plus Energy Building: Wind Energy, Small Wind, & Community Wind

Community Colleges Offering Wind Courses in North America

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Paul Gipe

Because of the rapidly growing demand for windsmiths (wind energy technicians) in North America, several community colleges have begun offering …

Presentation by Paul Gipe at the Husum Small Wind Summit 2010

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Paul Gipe

What Small Wind Needs to Make Its Mark