Category Archives: UK small wind scene

Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)

Posted on 23/02/2019 by hugh

A friend has suggested that I flag up the consultation that is taking place in the UK about this new method of support for grid-connected renewables including wind and solar. “I think this is an important consultation for small grid-connected … Continue reading →

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Secondhand Proven 6kw & Windy Boy Inverter

Posted on 16/01/2018 by hugh

Richard Copland writes: I have a Proven 6kw and a Windy Boy inverter that I would l like to sell as it is on land that is due to be sold (the buyer does not require the turbine). Is this … Continue reading →

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What’s a kiloWatt and a kiloWatt-hour?

Posted on 09/04/2017 by hugh

I see a lot of people talk about energy and power using terms like “kW per day”.  Let’s be clear with our language.  kW is a measure of power. Power is actually the rate of energy use.  Energy is power … Continue reading →

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Have we got our priorities right?

Posted on 19/02/2017 by hugh

I can’t understand a society where people are pleased and proud to own a fancy car that will never pay for itself, and pollutes the planet, but hang their heads in shame if their wind turbine does not pay for … Continue reading →

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New blades capture 99% of next to no power in the city

Posted on 19/01/2017 by hugh

An article has just come out in Engineering and Technology  describing how new super-efficient blades are going to make it viable to put wind turbines in the city. “Small wind turbines (like the one pictured above) are often installed in urban … Continue reading →

Posted in Rooftop madness, UK small wind scene | 2 Comments

Tales of Woe

Posted on 21/08/2016 by hugh

Over the years I lot of people have phoned me with tales of woe about small wind turbines.  I am sympathetic of course, because I know how it feels first hand but I have become hardened over the years.  I … Continue reading →

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Adopt a turbine!

Posted on 25/11/2015 by hugh

If you’d like a homebuilt wind turbine but can’t find time to build one then you might consider adopting one built in a workshop course?  V3Power are offering several wind turbines and parts on this basis here.  

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V3 Power – parts and turbines for sale – job opportunity too

Posted on 08/08/2015 by hugh

V3 Power have been teaching courses around the UK and beyond for many years and also offer wind turbine parts and even complete machines for sale. Job opportunity with V3 Power We are looking for someone to join our cooperative! We … Continue reading →

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Secondhand Proven 6kW turbines

Posted on 09/05/2015 by hugh

Sangster Electrical in Fearn have a number of secondhand Proven 6kW wind turbines available.  Call 01862 832683 for details.

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Hornet wind turbine next door

Posted on 13/02/2015 by hugh

After the storm destroyed the Ampair 100 that was on this mast, a neighbour bought a Hornet from http://windgenerator.org.uk/  This is the 8-blade 1250 watt version.  Apparently it has been seen producing 1251 watts into a 24 volt battery “in … Continue reading →

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