Might as well try and catch the wind
Language: English Series: Building Magazine ; (25) 22 June 2007, 50-51(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Describes the technology and issues surrounding domestic wind turbines. Describes the two basic types of micro-turbine and factors affecting their operation. Average wind speed values can be obtained for UK postcodes. First obtaining full wind and acoustic surveys of the area is a desirable step, but can double the overall installation cost. Some experts suggest that homeowners may have to wait 30 years to reach break-even point for a 1kW turbine. Planning permission can be difficult to obtain, although there are plans to relax this. Government grants of up to £2 500 can be obtained by householders.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L138623 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 138623-1001 |
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Describes the technology and issues surrounding domestic wind turbines. Describes the two basic types of micro-turbine and factors affecting their operation. Average wind speed values can be obtained for UK postcodes. First obtaining full wind and acoustic surveys of the area is a desirable step, but can double the overall installation cost. Some experts suggest that homeowners may have to wait 30 years to reach break-even point for a 1kW turbine. Planning permission can be difficult to obtain, although there are plans to relax this. Government grants of up to £2 500 can be obtained by householders.