Wind Turbine
Wind Turbines
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Wind Basics
Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into electricity using wind
turbines. Plentiful, renewable, widely distributed, and clean, wind
power reduces greenhouse gas emissions when it displaces fossil
fuel-derived electricity. Typically, on-grid wind turbines are installed at
homes or businesses to generate power; at times where there is
insufficient wind, these locations can tap into the grid of the local utility
company. Surplus electricity is sent back into the grid and the
homeowner or business owner is compensated. Rural or remote
areas are commonly off-grid.
Wind Turbine Applications
* Replaces noisy and polluting fossil fuel back-up generators
* Augments solar and other renewable energy installations,
increasing productivity, reliability and cost effectiveness
* Grid-tie applications using UL1741 approved inverters to reduce
energy costs
* Generate dedicated power for housing, community and health
centers not connected to the grid
* Generate dedicated power for signage lighting
* Suitable as an educational tool, demonstrating renewable energy
generation
* Water pumping systems
* Continuous and reliable power for repeater stations, suitable for
telecoms and miliary applications
* Small wind farm installations
* Adaptable to meeting all other specific electrical needs
Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into electricity using wind
turbines. Plentiful, renewable, widely distributed, and clean, wind
power reduces greenhouse gas emissions when it displaces fossil
fuel-derived electricity. Typically, on-grid wind turbines are installed at
homes or businesses to generate power; at times where there is
insufficient wind, these locations can tap into the grid of the local utility
company. Surplus electricity is sent back into the grid and the
homeowner or business owner is compensated. Rural or remote
areas are commonly off-grid.
Wind Turbine Applications
* Replaces noisy and polluting fossil fuel back-up generators
* Augments solar and other renewable energy installations,
increasing productivity, reliability and cost effectiveness
* Grid-tie applications using UL1741 approved inverters to reduce
energy costs
* Generate dedicated power for housing, community and health
centers not connected to the grid
* Generate dedicated power for signage lighting
* Suitable as an educational tool, demonstrating renewable energy
generation
* Water pumping systems
* Continuous and reliable power for repeater stations, suitable for
telecoms and miliary applications
* Small wind farm installations
* Adaptable to meeting all other specific electrical needs
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