Distributed & Community Wind
Small wind turbines are electric generators that utilize wind energy to produce clean, emissions-free power for individual homes, farms, and small businesses. With this simple and increasingly popular technology, individuals can generate their own power and cut their energy bills while helping to protect the environment. The U.S. leads the world in the production of small wind turbines, which are defined as having rated capacities of 100 kilowatts and less, and the market is expected to continue strong growth through the next decade.
Downloads
- AWEA U.S. Small Wind Turbine Market Report Year Ending 2010 (Published October 2011) (2MB)
- AWEA Small Wind Global Market Study Year Ending 2010 Fact Sheet (242KB)
- 2010 Community Wind Policy Position Paper (41KB)
- AWEA Small Wind Global Market Study Year Ending 2009 (Published 2010) (5MB)
- AWEA Small Wind Global Market Study Year Ending 2008 (Published 2009) (4.2MB)
- AWEA Small Wind Global Market Study Year Ending 2007 (Published 2008) (307KB)
- Small Turbine Standard (208KB)
- U.S. Small Wind Turbine Industry Roadmap (747KB)
- Policies to Promote Small Wind Turbines - A Policy Menu for State and Local Governments (2MB)
- In the Public Interest: How and Why to Permit for Small Wind Systems (5.4MB)
