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However , that does not mean that you won’t be able to generate clean energy on your property. One renewable energy technology that’s becoming an increasingly popular alternative for homeowners looking to generate their own clean electricity is small wind turbines. An overview of small wind turbinesSmall wind turbines , sometimes referred to as home wind turbines , are much smaller than the turbines you see on wind farms. While larger wind turbines can have a blade diameter that spans the length of a football field , small wind turbines typically have a diameter up to 10 meters wide. Because of the smaller blades , these wind turbines have a much smaller power output than large turbines. That makes small wind turbines perfect for projects with smaller electricity needs , such as residential , portable , or off-grid applications. The best locations for small wind turbines are places that experience frequent , high wind speeds. Generally speaking , the taller the turbine , the windier the environment and the more electricity it’s capable of generating. Most of the best spots for small wind turbines are on rural properties , as they tend to have a lot of space and few obstructions that would impact wind speeds. In certain instances , a small wind turbine has the potential to offset 100 percent of a home’s electricity bill.Sizing a small wind turbine for your propertyThe first step to determining the right size for your wind turbine is knowing how much electricity you want to generate. If you’re looking to meet most or all of your electricity needs with a small wind turbine , you can determine your electricity usage by looking at past electricity bills. Alternatively , if you’re looking to offset only certain appliances with wind power , the Department of Energy’s Appliance Energy Calculator is a good place to start to calculate the electricity demands of specific appliances.Once you know your electricity needs , find a wind turbine and site location that will meet that need. Many wind turbine manufacturers will report an estimated annual electricity output for their product using certain height and average wind speed assumptions. Without this , the calculation for estimating the realistic power output of a wind turbine can be complicated , as it’s dependent on weather patterns , air density , the efficiency of the equipment , the length of the blades , and more. However , you can come up with a rough estimate of a wind turbine’s energy production without complicated calculations by using an estimated capacity factor.Capacity factor is a useful metric to estimate the amount of electricity a power generator can produce across the course of the year. For wind , the capacity factor is calculated by dividing the total electricity produced by a turbine over the total amount of electricity it would have produced over the year if it were to output its maximum power year round. According to the Department of Energy’s 2017 Distributed Wind Market Report , small wind turbines have an average capacity factor of 16 percent , but their data set included a range from as small as 2 percent to as high as 36 percent. Using a capacity factor estimate , you can calculate a rough annual electricity production estimate with the following formula:Kilowatt-hours per year = 8 ,760 hours in the year x power rating (kW) x capacity factor (%)Given the average capacity factor for small wind turbines , a 10 kW turbine will produce roughly 14 ,016 kWh per year.Cost of small wind turbinesThe cost of installing a small wind turbine can vary depending on the size of the system , the height of the tower , and the equipment you buy. In most cases , the larger and taller the wind turbine is , the more expensive it will be. 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