Assess wind at the proposed installation height, turbulence and maintenance access before choosing a vertical-axis wind turbine.
EXPONENT NRG
When does micro wind deserve a closer look?
Start with the resource at the installation point.
FROM REQUIREMENT TO DELIVERY
- Define the business challenge
- Compare relevant solutions
- Review the technical case
- Assess the site and economics
- Discuss project delivery
Engineering guide
Wind at a nearby weather station or at ground level does not establish the resource at the proposed turbine height. Nearby buildings and obstacles can create turbulence.
Evaluate measured or otherwise defensible wind data, turbine power characteristics, structure, noise, maintenance and service support.
Compare useful annual energy and lifecycle cost against a simpler solar-only configuration before adding a VAWT.
Apply the guide
Evaluate solar and wind profiles together, then coordinate generation, storage and controls around the required energy service.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Turn this requirement into a project brief.
Share your site, operating priorities and available data. Start with an assessment, arrange a survey where needed, then discuss the project scope.