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| You may have the opportunity now or in the future to buy clean electricity from a wind power plant. | | You may have the opportunity now or in the future to buy clean electricity from a wind power plant. |
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| + | == Small Wind Electric Systems == |
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| + | Small wind electric systems are one of the most cost-effective, home-based renewable energy systems. These systems are also nonpolluting. |
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| + | If a small wind electric system is right for you, it can do the following: |
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| + | * Lower your electricity bills by 50–90% |
| + | * Help you avoid the high costs of having utility power lines extended to a remote location |
| + | * Help uninterruptible power supplies ride through extended utility outages. |
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| + | Small wind electric systems can also be used for a variety of other applications, including water pumping on farms and ranches. |
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| + | * '''How a Small Wind Electric System Works''' Learn the basics of how a small wind system produces electricity. |
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| + | * '''Evaluating a Potential Small Wind Turbine Site''' Start here to determine whether a small wind energy system would be feasible, practical, and economical for you. |
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| + | * '''Small Wind Electric System Components''' Learn more about system components—turbines, towers, and balance-of-system parts. |
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| + | * '''Installing and Maintaining a Small Electric Wind System''' Find out what you need to consider before you install a system, including basic maintenance tips. |
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| * [[Directory:Alternate Energy Resources/Wind Power Animation|Wind Power Animation]] | | * [[Directory:Alternate Energy Resources/Wind Power Animation|Wind Power Animation]] |