Rooftop and Urban Wind
This category is primarily about how not to or where not to install wind turbines–of any size. There are legitimate urban wind installations. These are typically commercial-scale turbines sited to best advantage within urban agglomerations. However, there is an unfortunate proliferation of “rooftop urban wind” projects that are nothing more than architectural greenwashing.
Roof Top Wind in Inaction
By
Paul Gipe
With the flap in early July about roof top wind hype in Great Britain, I was surprised to find the controversy dogging my steps into the Sierra Nevada.
Response by Paul Gipe to Dr. David Anderson Renewable Devices Swift Turbines
By
Paul Gipe
Your claims cannot be substantiated by the data made available to the public and it is likely they cannot be verified in the field.
Urban Turbines: What Are They and What Makes Sense
By
Paul Gipe
Urban wind turbines. The image is immediately appealing. Most people live in cities. Most people want to use wind and solar energy. Thus, there must be ways for those living in cities–urbanites–to use wind energy.
The case (or not) for Roof Mounted Wind Turbines by Nick Martin
By
Nick Martin
Are you one of the many people who have read or heard that the next generation of roof mounted wind turbines will provide all the electricity needs of the average semi in the UK?
Rooftop Turbines: Rooftop Mounting and Building Integration of Wind Turbines
By
Paul Gipe
Why You Shouldn’t Do It
