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@knukes - I think this is a subject which will become clearer as you talk with others. It's a typical pub discussion! I've had a look to see if any ...
These don't really exist as an off-the-shelf system. There are a number of items which you would assemble to achieve the desired result. The assembl...
Unlike PV solar panels, the typical day's output from a wind turbine is very much below its maximum rating. If you'd like to get a daily average of 10...
Correct. The G98/G99 approvals system is solely for generation devices that can export to the Distribution Grid. It is not required for off-grid bat...
I have lots of recommendations on storage batteries @knukes I have two independent battery storage trials operating in the plant-room just behind wh...
The SD Wind 6kW unit is well known to me from the days when it was developed by Proven. Unlike many other small turbines it doesn't use a furling mech...
Unlike PV solar panels, wind-turbines shouldn't be turned off by an electrical switch. That would prevent the generator head from exporting its energy...
Regulation of noise from wind-turbines was created in 1997. It is discussed widely online, and can be found by searching for ETSU-R-97 There are ver...
The bat survey in which my wind-turbine site was included, was undertaken by Exeter University during 2013-14, and the report published online by DEFR...
I designed & built my own wind-turbine about 10 years ago. It worked well for 3-years until the night of the storm when it caught fire. I'...
Hi @knukes - By all means start a fresh topic to discuss wind-turbines and planning. This topic now exists here. It raises issues of planning ...
I agree so much with @derek-m I'm constantly coming up against the laws of physics as a constraint in designing energy solutions. Social media is cur...
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