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	[[File:Small_wind_turbine_on_roof.JPG\|thumb\|~~400px~~\|right\| Figure 1: An example of micro wind turbine used for a home. <ref>By Andol [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons [Accessed: 11- May- 2018]</ref> ]]		[[File:Small_wind_turbine_on_roof.JPG\|thumb\|320px\|right\| Figure 1: An example of micro wind turbine used for a home. <ref>By Andol [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons [Accessed: 11- May- 2018]</ref> ]]
	<onlyinclude>'''Micro-wind turbines''' are used in micro-wind generation and are much smaller in scale than those used in [[wind power\|conventional wind generation]] making them more suitable for residential [[energy]] production.</onlyinclude> Micro-wind generation is a method of [[microgeneration]] that uses the [[flow]] of [[wind]] [[energy]] to produce [[electricity]] for a house or farm. Broadly speaking, there are two types of wind [[turbine]]s that can be installed: [[vertical axis wind turbine]]s and [[horizontal axis wind turbine]]s.		<onlyinclude>'''Micro-wind turbines''' are used in micro-wind generation and are much smaller in scale than those used in [[wind power\|conventional wind generation]] making them more suitable for residential [[energy]] production.</onlyinclude> Micro-wind generation is a method of [[microgeneration]] that uses the [[primary energy flow\|flow]] of [[wind]] [[energy]] to produce [[electricity]] for a house or farm. Broadly speaking, there are two types of wind [[turbine]]s that can be installed: [[vertical axis wind turbine]]s and [[horizontal axis wind turbine]]s.

	==What is a micro-wind system?==		==What is a micro-wind system?==

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	[[~~category~~:~~check images~~]]		[[File:Small_wind_turbine_on_roof.JPG\|thumb\|400px\|right\| Figure 1: An example of micro wind turbine used for a home. <ref>By Andol [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons [Accessed: 11- May- 2018]</ref> ]]
	<onlyinclude>'''Micro-wind turbines''' are used in micro-wind generation and are much smaller in scale than those used in [[wind power\|conventional wind generation]] ~~and therefore~~ more suitable for residential [[energy]] production.</onlyinclude> Micro-wind generation is a method of [[microgeneration]] that uses the [[flow]] of [[wind]] [[energy]] to produce [[electricity]] for a house or farm. ~~There are, broadly~~ speaking, two types of wind [[turbine]]s that can be installed: [[vertical axis wind turbine]]s and [[horizontal axis wind turbine]]s.		<onlyinclude>'''Micro-wind turbines''' are used in micro-wind generation and are much smaller in scale than those used in [[wind power\|conventional wind generation]] making them more suitable for residential [[energy]] production.</onlyinclude> Micro-wind generation is a method of [[microgeneration]] that uses the [[flow]] of [[wind]] [[energy]] to produce [[electricity]] for a house or farm. Broadly speaking, there are two types of wind [[turbine]]s that can be installed: [[vertical axis wind turbine]]s and [[horizontal axis wind turbine]]s.

	==What is a micro-wind system?==		==What is a micro-wind system?==

	The installation of a micro-wind turbine usually consists of the turbine and an [[inverter]]. Wind causes the blades of the wind turbine to rotate, generating [[mechanical energy]]. The mechanical energy from the rotation is converted to [[direct current]] (DC) in the turbine and using the inverter, is converted to [[alternating current]] (AC). The inverter output is connected to a breaker panel where the electricity can be shared among the electrical equipment in the home. Excess electricity can be exported from the home to the [[electrical grid]] using a bidirectional meter and credits will be provided accordingly by the retailer based on the [[current]] tariff for electricity.<ref>Alberta Energy. (2010, November 3). ''What is Microgeneration?'' [Online]. Available: http://www.energy.alberta.ca/Electricity/2396.asp</ref>		The installation of a micro-wind turbine usually consists of the turbine and an [[inverter]]. Wind causes the blades of the wind turbine to rotate, generating [[mechanical energy]]. The mechanical energy from the rotation is converted to [[direct current]] (DC) in the turbine and using the inverter, is converted to [[alternating current]] (AC). The inverter output is connected to a breaker panel where the electricity can be shared among the electrical equipment in the home. Excess electricity can be exported from the home to the [[electrical grid]] using a bidirectional meter and credits will be provided accordingly by the retailer based on the [[electric current]] tariff for electricity.<ref>Alberta Energy. (2010, November 3). ''What is Microgeneration?'' [Online]. Available: http://www.energy.alberta.ca/Electricity/2396.asp</ref>

	==Installation requirements==		==Installation requirements==

	The approvals and permits required for micro-wind generation are the same as what would be required for other forms of microgeneration. These approvals and permits are normally obtained from the organization of the judicial government responsible for [[electric utility\|electric utilities]]. This will normally be obtained prior to the installation at which point the retailer will provide a home evaluation to ensure the qualifications required for installation are met. Additional approvals may also need to be attained such as in Alberta, Canada, where the installations of these turbines must comply with [[air]] navigation or aeronautical safety.<ref>Alberta Utilities Commission. (2013, July 5). ''MICRO-GENERATOR APPLICATION GUIDELINE'' [Online]. Available: http://www.auc.ab.ca/rule-development/micro-generation/Documents/Micro_Generation/MicroGeneratorApplication_Version1-3_20130705%20.pdf</ref>		The approvals and permits required for micro-wind generation are the same as what would be required for other forms of microgeneration. These approvals and permits are normally obtained from the organization of the judicial government responsible for [[electric utility\|electric utilities]]. This will normally be obtained prior to the installation at which point the retailer will provide a home evaluation to ensure the qualifications required for installation are met. Additional approvals may also need to be attained such as in Alberta, Canada where the installations of these turbines must comply with [[air]] navigation or aeronautical safety.<ref>Alberta Utilities Commission. (2013, July 5). ''MICRO-GENERATOR APPLICATION GUIDELINE'' [Online]. Available: http://www.auc.ab.ca/rule-development/micro-generation/Documents/Micro_Generation/MicroGeneratorApplication_Version1-3_20130705%20.pdf</ref>

	==Factors affecting generation performance==		==Factors affecting generation performance==
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	<onlyinclude>'''Micro-wind turbines''' are used in micro-wind generation and are much smaller in scale than those used in [[wind power\|conventional wind generation]] and therefore more suitable for residential [[energy]] production.</onlyinclude> Micro-wind generation is a method of [[microgeneration]] that uses the [[flow]] of wind [[energy]] to produce [[electricity]] for a house or farm. There are, broadly speaking, two types of wind [[turbine]]s that can be installed: [[vertical axis wind turbine]]s and [[horizontal axis wind turbine]]s.		[[category:check images]]
			<onlyinclude>'''Micro-wind turbines''' are used in micro-wind generation and are much smaller in scale than those used in [[wind power\|conventional wind generation]] and therefore more suitable for residential [[energy]] production.</onlyinclude> Micro-wind generation is a method of [[microgeneration]] that uses the [[flow]] of [[wind]] [[energy]] to produce [[electricity]] for a house or farm. There are, broadly speaking, two types of wind [[turbine]]s that can be installed: [[vertical axis wind turbine]]s and [[horizontal axis wind turbine]]s.

	==What is a micro-wind system?==		==What is a micro-wind system?==

	The installation of a micro-wind turbine usually consists of the turbine and an [[inverter]]. Wind causes the blades of the wind turbine to rotate, generating mechanical energy. The mechanical energy from the rotation is converted to [[direct-current]] (DC) in the turbine and using the inverter, is converted to [[alternating-current]] (AC). The inverter output is connected to a breaker panel where the electricity can be shared among the electrical equipment in the home. Excess electricity can be exported from the home to the ~~electricity~~ grid using a bidirectional meter and credits will be provided accordingly by the retailer based on the current tariff for electricity.<ref>Alberta Energy. (2010, November 3). ''What is Microgeneration?'' [Online]. Available: http://www.energy.alberta.ca/Electricity/2396.asp</ref>		The installation of a micro-wind turbine usually consists of the turbine and an [[inverter]]. Wind causes the blades of the wind turbine to rotate, generating [[mechanical energy]]. The mechanical energy from the rotation is converted to [[direct current]] (DC) in the turbine and using the inverter, is converted to [[alternating current]] (AC). The inverter output is connected to a breaker panel where the electricity can be shared among the electrical equipment in the home. Excess electricity can be exported from the home to the [[electrical grid]] using a bidirectional meter and credits will be provided accordingly by the retailer based on the [[current]] tariff for electricity.<ref>Alberta Energy. (2010, November 3). ''What is Microgeneration?'' [Online]. Available: http://www.energy.alberta.ca/Electricity/2396.asp</ref>

	==Installation requirements==		==Installation requirements==

	The approvals and permits required for micro-wind generation are the same as what would be required for other forms of microgeneration. These approvals and permits are normally obtained from the organization of the judicial government responsible for [[electric utility\|electric utilities]]. This will normally be obtained prior to the installation at which point the retailer will provide a home evaluation to ensure the qualifications required for installation are met. Additional approvals may also need to be attained such as in Alberta, Canada, where the installations of these turbines must comply with air navigation or aeronautical safety.<ref>Alberta Utilities Commission. (2013, July 5). ''MICRO-GENERATOR APPLICATION GUIDELINE'' [Online]. Available: http://www.auc.ab.ca/rule-development/micro-generation/Documents/Micro_Generation/MicroGeneratorApplication_Version1-3_20130705%20.pdf</ref>		The approvals and permits required for micro-wind generation are the same as what would be required for other forms of microgeneration. These approvals and permits are normally obtained from the organization of the judicial government responsible for [[electric utility\|electric utilities]]. This will normally be obtained prior to the installation at which point the retailer will provide a home evaluation to ensure the qualifications required for installation are met. Additional approvals may also need to be attained such as in Alberta, Canada, where the installations of these turbines must comply with [[air]] navigation or aeronautical safety.<ref>Alberta Utilities Commission. (2013, July 5). ''MICRO-GENERATOR APPLICATION GUIDELINE'' [Online]. Available: http://www.auc.ab.ca/rule-development/micro-generation/Documents/Micro_Generation/MicroGeneratorApplication_Version1-3_20130705%20.pdf</ref>

	==Factors affecting generation performance==		==Factors affecting generation performance==

	The generation of electricity is mostly based on the rotational wind speeds of the wind ~~turbines~~. Certain geographic locations are more suitable for producing electricity compared to others. Depending on the amount of wind that can be obtained from a region, the generation can vary. Another factor that can affect the performance of wind turbines is the obstructions in the area of the installed turbine. Obstructions from trees or other buildings will hinder the turbines from producing at its optimum capacity.<ref>Enmax Energy. (2013). ''Features and Benefits'' [Online]. Available: http://www.enmaxhomesolar.com/wind-power/features-and-benefits</ref>		The generation of electricity is mostly based on the rotational wind speeds of the [[wind turbine]]s. Certain geographic locations are more suitable for producing electricity compared to others. Depending on the amount of wind that can be obtained from a region, the generation can vary. Another factor that can affect the performance of wind turbines is the obstructions in the area of the installed turbine. Obstructions from trees or other buildings will hinder the turbines from producing at its optimum capacity.<ref>Enmax Energy. (2013). ''Features and Benefits'' [Online]. Available: http://www.enmaxhomesolar.com/wind-power/features-and-benefits</ref>

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<onlyinclude>'''Micro-wind turbines''' are used in micro-wind generation and are much smaller in scale than those used in [[wind power|conventional wind generation]] and therefore more suitable for residential [[energy]] production.</onlyinclude> Micro-wind generation is a method of [[microgeneration]] that uses the [[flow]] of wind [[energy]] to produce [[electricity]] for a house or farm. There are, broadly speaking, two types of wind [[turbine]]s that can be installed: [[vertical axis wind turbine]]s and [[horizontal axis wind turbine]]s.

==What is a micro-wind system?==

The installation of a micro-wind turbine usually consists of the turbine and an [[inverter]]. Wind causes the blades of the wind turbine to rotate, generating mechanical energy. The mechanical energy from the rotation is converted to [[direct-current]] (DC) in the turbine and using the inverter, is converted to [[alternating-current]] (AC). The inverter output is connected to a breaker panel where the electricity can be shared among the electrical equipment in the home. Excess electricity can be exported from the home to the electricity grid using a bidirectional meter and credits will be provided accordingly by the retailer based on the current tariff for electricity.<ref>Alberta Energy. (2010, November 3). ''What is Microgeneration?'' [Online]. Available: http://www.energy.alberta.ca/Electricity/2396.asp</ref>

==Installation requirements==

The approvals and permits required for micro-wind generation are the same as what would be required for other forms of microgeneration. These approvals and permits are normally obtained from the organization of the judicial government responsible for [[electric utility|electric utilities]]. This will normally be obtained prior to the installation at which point the retailer will provide a home evaluation to ensure the qualifications required for installation are met. Additional approvals may also need to be attained such as in Alberta, Canada, where the installations of these turbines must comply with air navigation or aeronautical safety.<ref>Alberta Utilities Commission. (2013, July 5). ''MICRO-GENERATOR APPLICATION GUIDELINE'' [Online]. Available: http://www.auc.ab.ca/rule-development/micro-generation/Documents/Micro_Generation/MicroGeneratorApplication_Version1-3_20130705%20.pdf</ref>

==Factors affecting generation performance==

The generation of electricity is mostly based on the rotational wind speeds of the wind turbines. Certain geographic locations are more suitable for producing electricity compared to others. Depending on the amount of wind that can be obtained from a region, the generation can vary. Another factor that can affect the performance of wind turbines is the obstructions in the area of the installed turbine. Obstructions from trees or other buildings will hinder the turbines from producing at its optimum capacity.<ref>Enmax Energy. (2013). ''Features and Benefits'' [Online]. Available: http://www.enmaxhomesolar.com/wind-power/features-and-benefits</ref>

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