Most small wind turbines operate on a horizantal base, and are small enough to be used by homeowners and small businesses as an alternative or supplementary energy source. Vertical access turbines are available, but may be prohibitavely expensive for private citizens.
Small wind turbines are built up of a rotor, a generator, a mainframe, and a [...]
What is a small wind turbine?
September 8th, 2008 No Comments
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What is a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine?
September 1st, 2008 No Comments
A vertical axis wind turbine is a turbine with the main axis arranged vertically. This arrangement allows the turbine to catch the wind no matter which direction it is blowing from. This type of turbine is best for areas where the wind direction is variable, as it can use wind coming from any direction.
Vertical axis [...]
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