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Who makes wind turbines in the UK?
Posted by Matthew Rhodes on 6th February 2009 at 11:55 am
One of the nicer things about the wind industry, especially the small wind industry, is that there are still only a relatively small number of manufacturers and distributors in the UK, so you can get a good feel for the market quite quickly. In the sub 10kW range, the most successful companies a…
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Wind turbines: is vertical or horizontal best?
Posted by Graham Eastwick on 24th August 2009 at 12:05 pm
There are two main categories of small wind turbines you will see as you travel around the UK today. Horizontal axis turbines look like traditional wind turbines and typically have two or three blades. Vertical axis turbines come in a number of designs, a spiral or some paddles blowing around in the…
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How noisy are wind turbines really?
Posted by Graham Eastwick on 2nd November 2009 at 9:50 am
When discussing noise and wind turbines it is important to be clear what size of turbine you are thinking about. The noise from large, commercial wind turbines is very different to that generated by smaller turbines installed at homes, offices and schools. The rotors on smaller turbines rotate much…
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