Starting Your Own Wind Farm: A Guide for Rural Areas
For rural areas, the establishment of wind farms presents a unique opportunity to harness this energy, drive economic growth, and promote environmental stewardship. This guide will cover
As small wind gains traction on farms and industrial facilities, even more rural communities have begun seeing it as an opportunity to gain control over their energy production.
Small wind energy systems have often proved to be an efficient use of space for the amount of electricity it can generate. One community organization in San Benito County, California is currently exploring ways to work with local zoning and land-use officials to allow for the deployment of small wind turbines on agricultural land.
A small wind energy system can provide you with a practical and economical source of electricity if: Your property has a good wind resource. Your home or business is located on at least 1 acre of land. Your local zoning codes or covenants allow wind turbines. You can determine how much electricity you need or want to produce.
U.S. Department of Energy. Installing and Maintaining a Small Wind Electric System National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Wind Energy Resource Atlas of the United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (2015). Small Wind Site Assessment Guidelines National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (2015). Small Wind Site Assessment Guidelines
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