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100 1 _aKing, Alistair
245 0 0 _aMight as well try and catch the wind
260 _c2007
490 _aBuilding Magazine
_v(25) 22 June 2007, 50-51(2)
520 _aDescribes 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.
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651 4 _aUnited Kingdom
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690 _aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY-ENERGY-RENEWABLE ENERGY
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