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Measure the wind before you install a turbine
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 5th August 2009 at 9:08 am
Product and installation standards for domestic wind turbines are needed, as are improved wind speed prediction and better site assessments. These are some of the key conclusions of the Energy Saving Trust's microwind research published in July. On measuring the wind speed, EST recommends that, …
Posted in: Wind turbines
Are roof mounted turbines any good?
Posted by Graham Eastwick on 24th September 2009 at 10:43 am
Roof-mounted turbines were very popular a year ago or two. However, over the last few months a couple of reports have been published that suggest building-mounted turbines may not deliver as much electricity as hoped. One of the major manufacturers has just closed and stopped supplying turbines to …
Posted in: Solar heat & hot water
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