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Micro Generation Wind Turbines - Opportunities, Trends and Challenges
DefinitionMicrogeneration is defined as zero or low carbon energy generation on a smaller scale. It is usually defined as up to 50kW of electricity generation. Microgeneration technologies include small wind turbines, micro-hydro, solar power, fuel cells, micro-combined heat and power, and ground and air source heat pumps. Small wind electric systems are one of the most cost-effective home-based renewable energy systems.
Market Need
Wind energy equipment that can be used to generate electricity in a distributed manner, on small scales.
Trends
Some micro-wind trends in key markets such as the US and UK show the growth potential for this technology.
In U.K (2007)
• Over 6,500 small wind turbines have been deployed in the U.K. since 2005, with over 3,500 of these deployed in 2007 alone.
• Approximately 25% of small turbines deployed in 2007 were for building-mounted applications. This share is expected to increase strongly over the next two years.
In US (2007)
• The U.S. small wind turbine market continues to grow at an estimated rate of 14-25% annually. Grid-connected, residential-scale systems 1-10kW in capacity constitute the fastest growing market segment.
• At least 49 U.S. companies manufacture, or plan to manufacture, small wind turbines and approximately 25 U.S. manufacturers have begun sales. At least 84 non-U.S. companies manufacture small wind turbines.
• The market remains predominantly homes, farms, ranches, small businesses, industry/factories, public and private facilities, and schools. Small wind systems continue to be sold in all 50 states, and U.S. manufacturers export to over 120 countries.
posted by Ecacofonix at
8:43 AM
Monday, September 7, 2009
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