tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887852744880120499.post2400291798475454801..comments2024-03-28T23:37:19.638+05:30Comments on Good Read: World - Small Wind PowerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887852744880120499.post-69442907760627224822008-12-02T22:52:00.000+05:302008-12-02T22:52:00.000+05:30I can agree with some of the writing, especially w...I can agree with some of the writing, especially when it refers to the low speed claim of some of the vendors, yet some of the mentioned facts do not relate to vertical axis turbines (VAWTs) which are insensitive to wind direction.<BR/>The wind over roofs may be turbulent, but VAWTS can make good use of such turbulence. <BR/>High trees, buildngs and rooftops that block the wind at one point, will at the same time cause faster winds at a neighboring one.<BR/>A turbine mounted on a high pole will generally generate more power, but not always.<BR/>It all depends on the exact location and the micro wind regime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com