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.
Airborne Wind Energy Company Closes Shop, Opens Patents
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Mark Anderson
This week, a 13-year experiment in harnessing wind power using kites and modified gliders finally closes down for good.
Struggling Distributed Wind Sector Eyes Role in Microgrids Market
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Justin Gerdes
Cheaper turbine models, possible demand from the growing microgrid market, and an intensifying focus on distributed energy resources in general may all contribute to putting some wind back in the sails of distributed wind companies — despite the obvious challenges ahead.
Optiwind Demolition–The Fate of Many Revolutionary Wind Turbines
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Paul Gipe
In the research for his new book, Vaughn Nelson has been dredging up some amazing videos. (See Hywind Scotland Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Video.)
CEO Linked To Failed Wind Farm Indicted On Federal Wire Fraud, Money Laundering Charges
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Davis was CEO of Dragonfly Industries International, LLC, which sought to build a wind farm on 300 acres near in Elm Springs for electric power generation in 2015.
Northern Power Systems Corp. Announces Disposition of Its US Service Business and Board Resignation
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It is uncertain if the Company’s efforts (i) to address its cash constraints and its legal difficulties with Comerica and/or (ii) to effect one or more strategic transactions will be successful.
Correction to the Death of Robert Skarski in Wind Power 2004
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Paul Gipe
I’ve been alerted to an error in the second edition of Wind Power (2004): Renewable Energy for Home Farm and Business.
