Saturday, June 4, 2011

10 Steps to install a small wind power project

Thinking of installing a domestic wind turbine?
Good, now read on....

Step1
Measure the electrical consumption of your domestic appliances in KWh

Step 2
Access your wind resource.

Step3
Head to the dealer and select a turbine and a tower basing your selection on the wind resource. The dealer will advice you.

Step4
Contact the municipal authority or council for laws or regulations that may hinder your project.
Step5
Make sure you have a permit to erect a structure beyond a certain limit so that it does not endanger your neighbours.

Step6
Contact the local utility power supply to sign feed-in grid tariff if any.

Step7
Obtain a license for the wiring done from your turbine to the tower and the grid. This can be arranged by the local utility company.

Step8
Time to order the parts including the turbine and generator.

Step9
Install the system

Step10
Commission the system, but you'll probably require a CERTIFIED Installer to do this. Then perform regular
maintenance on the system.Enjoy your system.

1 comment:

  1. Use a fuse puller to remove and replace fuses. Consider shutting off the power to the fuse box at the main disconnect.Power Install

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