Proper location is critical to the success of a wind turbine installation. The determining factor of a good location is the amount of wind that is available. Unlike photovoltaic modules, wind turbines have moving parts. Periodic maintenance of bearings, brushes and shafts is required. It is important when installing a wind generator to consider how easy it will be to access the generator and remove it.
Towers are a critical component of wind power systems.
Proper location and height of tower are necessary to get maximum energy from a wind turbine. Improper tower design or installation may result in personal injury, property damage or a damaged generator and will very likely result in less than satisfactory performance from your wind turbine. Wind energy has been used for centuries, for grinding grain, pumping water and generating electricity. Small wind turbines were an important source of electricity for rural families in North America in the 1920's and 1930's. Wind energy faded into the background with the rural electrification efforts of the 1940's and the development of reliable small engine generators.