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.

Stewart Russell’s commentary on Windsave

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Stewart Russell

Stewart knows what he’s talking about. He’s a pro.

Simple Rules for Small Wind Turbine Design by Michael Klemen

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Michael Klemen

Simple Rules for Small Wind Turbine Design by Michael Klemen used with permission.

Kleinwindkraftanlagen und ihre Anwendungen

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Paul Gipe

More on Small Turbines

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Paul Gipe

Links to more information on small wind turbines.

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Real Goods’ Solar Living Sourcebook 11th Edition

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Paul Gipe

When the 11th edition of Real Goods’ Solar Living Sourcebook landed with a thud on my doorstep, I knew I was in for a treat. L