Home or Farm (Small) Scale
Fuhrlaender
Location: Germany. Lorax Energy in New York
Turbine sizes: 250 kW, 600 kW, 1.25MW, 1.5MW, and 2.5 MW
What is home and farm (small) scale wind?
Home and farm scale wind refers to wind energy systems that are generally under 100kW and produce power for on-site use. These turbines are suitable for use at a single home, small business or farm.
Small-scale turbine in Pipestone, Minnesota
A farmer takes advantage of the wind in Pipestone, Minnesota to power his farm operations. 2005
Visitors at the base of an E-15 turbine in Pope County, Minnesota
Visitors at the base of an E-15 turbine in Pope County, Minnesota
Home and Farm Scale Wind
Small wind turbines (sometimes called home- or farm-scale turbines) are turbines that produce enough power for a single home, farm, or small business. Typically, small wind turbines have an output rating of 100 kW or less, but this can be larger and will vary based on on-site electricity needs and the laws of a particular state.
