Small Wind Turbines Market Potential

This report analyzes the market for small wind turbines. It begins with an analysis of wind turbines, the various components of wind turbines and also how wind turbines face a number of technical challenges before they can function optimally. The factor of aerodynamic stall, fatigue cycles and many other impacts on wind turbines are analyzed in the report.

The report also looks at the various applications of small wind turbines, along with market trends and opportunities present specifically for small wind turbines.

Small wind turbines are wind turbines which have lower energy output than large commercial wind turbines, such as those found in wind farms. These turbines may be as small as a fifty watt generator for boat, caravan, or miniature refrigeration unit. Small units often have direct drive generators, direct current output, aeroelastic blades, lifetime bearings and use a vane to point into the wind. Larger, more costly turbines generally have geared power trains, alternating current output, flaps and are actively pointed into the wind. Direct drive generators and aeroelastic blades for large wind turbines are being researched.

Smaller scale turbines for residential scale use are available. They are usually approximately 7 to 25 feet in diameter and produce electricity at a rate of 300 to 10,000 watts at their tested wind speed. Some units have been designed to be very lightweight in their construction allowing sensitivity to minor wind movements and a rapid response to wind gusts typically found in urban settings and easy mounting much like a television antenna.

Learn more about this growing industry in this report detailing the market’s potential.

Table of Contents:

Executive Summary 5

Introduction to Wind Power 6
History of Wind Power 6
Defining Wind Power 8
Generating Electricity from Wind Power 8
Managing the Grid 8
Determining the Capacity Factor 8
Wind Energy Penetration 9
Variability in Electricity Derived from Wind Power 10

Introduction to Wind Turbines 12
What is a Wind Turbine? 12
History of Wind Turbines 12
Commercialization of Wind Turbines 13
1970 to 1990 13
1990 To Present 14
Operation of Wind Turbines 14
Working of a Wind Turbine? 16
Parts of a Wind Turbine 16
Sub Components 17
Production of Turbine Components 23
Raw Materials 24
Construction of the Wind Turbine 25
Design Drivers 27
Technology Behind Wind Power 28
Technological Challenge Facing the Wind Turbine Industry 28
Limiting Power with Aerodynamic Stall 29
Number of Fatigue Cycles 29

Wind Turbine Industry Overview 31

Small Wind Turbines 32
Overview of Small Wind Turbines (SWT) 32
Applications of SWTs 34
Grid‐Connected Applications 35
Market for SWTs 36
Hybrid Small Wind Turbines 36
Very Small Wind Turbines 36
Wind‐Diesel Hybrid Turbine Systems 37
Market Development for SWTs 38

Grid‐connected Systems and SWTs 38

Trends in the Market 40

Manufacturers of Small Wind Turbines 42
Aeolos Wind Turbine 42
Bergey Windpower 44
Evance Wind 46
Microgeneration Certification Scheme in the UK 46
Urban Green Energy 47
Wenvor Technologies Inc 48
XZERES Wind 49

Glossary 51

About the Publisher 63

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