The Wind Energy Program at the U.S. Department of
Energy continued working with several small wind industry partners in 2006 to develop and test new systems and components.
Working with Southwest Windpower, researchers at NREL's National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) conducted performance optimization
and blade-fatigue tests on the company's new Skystream wind turbine. The 1.8-kW turbine, developed in partnership with
DOE, won the Best of What's New Award from Popular Science Magazine and was listed as a best invention for 2006 by Time
magazine. The new turbine has fully integrated electrical components, costs less, is easier to install, and more quiet to
operate.
Upcoming Small Wind Events
Provided by: The Interstate
Renewable Energy Council
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June 1, 2008. Wind Power 2008, Houston, TX. Annual four-day
AWEA conference. Click here for details.
June 3, 2008. Small Wind Stakeholders Meeting,
Wind Power 2008, Houston, TX. The State Stakeholders meeting provides an opportunity for states to exchange information
on policies and programs to promote the use of small wind turbines. Click here for details.
June 17-18, 2008. 4th Annual Small Wind Energy Conference,
Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Hosted by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. Click here
for details.
July 15, 2008. Introduction to Wind Systems, Custer,
WI. Hosted by MREA, this one-day course, a prequel to MREA wind systems workshops and for people who have an interest
in residential wind systems for home or business. Click here for details.
July 16, 2008. Wind Turbine Design Considerations, Custer,
WI. Hosted by MREA, this workshop will examine the design considerations that go into the manufacture of a wind generator.
Required course for wind site assessor certification. Click here for details.
July 21, 2008. Wind Systems Repair and Maintenance, Custer,
WI. Hosted by MREA, this five-day workshop will focus on repairs and annual maintenance on wind energy systems from
1kW-20kW. This is a working workshop with optional tower climbing. Click here for details.
August 4, 2008. Residential Wind Power Workshop,
Paonia, CO. This five-day workshop hosted by Solar Energy International will teach participants how to design and install
residential wind systems, up to 100kWh/day in capacity. Click here for details.
September 14, 2008. Introduction to Wind Systems,
Place TBD. Hosted by MREA, this one-day course, a prequel to MREA wind systems workshops and for people who have an
interest in residential wind systems for home or business. Click here for details.
September 15, 2008. Residential Wind Installation,
Place TBD. Hosted by MREA, this six-day workshop will involve participants in the installation of a residential wind
energy system. Click here for details.
October 18, 2008. Introduction to Wind Systems, Minneapolis,
MN. Hosted by MREA, this one-day course is a prequel to MREA wind systems workshops and for people who have an interest in
residential size wind systems for their home or business. Click here for details.
October 18, 2008. Small Wind Energy, Beech Mountain,
NC. In this two-day workshop hosted by ASU, participants will learn the basics of residential wind systems from the
world’s leading manufacturer of small wind turbines. Click here for details.
November 16, 2008. Introduction to Wind Systems, Custer,
WI. Hosted by MREA, this one-day course is a prequel to MREA wind systems workshops and for people who have an interest
in residential size wind systems for their home or business. Click here for details.
November 17, 2008. Wind Site Assessor Training,
Custer, WI. Hosted by MREA, This four-day workshop will help participants learn how to evaluate a site’s wind
energy potential, determine wind speeds at proposed heights, make a load profile for a client’s energy needs, determine
appropriate tower heights and estimate kWh output for a system based upon wind resources. Click here for details.
November 17, 2008. Wind Site Assessor Training
for MATC Credit, Custer, WI. Hosted by MREA, This four-day workshop will help participants learn how to evaluate
a site’s wind energy potential, determine wind speeds at proposed heights, make a load profile for a client’s
energy needs, determine appropriate tower heights and estimate kWh output for a system based upon wind resources.
To become a Certified Wind Site Assessor you will need to also take the Wind Turbine Design Considerations course, perform
practice site assessments, pass a written test, and pay a $300 certification fee. For more details call 715-592-6595 and ask
for Zara. Click here for details.