Feasibility of Small Wind Turbines in Ontario: Integrating Power Curves with Wind Trends

Micro-scale/small wind turbines, unlike larger utility-scale turbines, produce electricity at a rate of 300 W to 10 kW at their rated wind speed and are typically below 30 m in hub-height. These wind turbines have much more flexibility in their costs, maintenance and siting, owing to their size, and...

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Main Authors: Masaō Ashtine, Richard Bello, Kaz Higuchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Resources
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/5/4/44