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Stand-Alone Wind Energy Systems: Buyer’s GuideHelp - Record Display

Resource is Canadian Resource is available in French
This resource promotes P2 through the…
  • Alternative energy technology
  • Use of natural resources
Resource is useful for:
  • General Public

Description:
This buyer's guide provides homeowners with guidance on assessing the viability of installing a small-scale wind-energy system. The guide provides a brief introduction to wind-energy and how it works; explains the difference between non grid-connected systems and grid-connected systems; describes the different system components; and presents information on planning, economics, purchasing, and installation. Important note: the guide is not intended to be a 'how-to' guide but presents a good introduction to wind-energy for those considering it as an option to meet their energy needs.

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Important Details

Adobe Acrobat PDF format Cat. No. M144-50/2004E See contact information below to order copies.

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Stand-Alone Wind Energy Systems: Buyer’s Guide ( PDF format )

Related resource:

  1. Wind Energy Publications

Contact Information

Electricity Resources Branch
Renewable and Electrical Energy Division
Natural Resources Canada

580 Booth Street, 11th Floor
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K1A 0E4
Phone: 1-877-722-6600
E-mail: redi.penser@nrcan.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/redi



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