What happens in the event of a power cut?
To protect electricity company engineers who may be working to restore power, a standard grid connected turbine will not produce electricity when there is a power cut. It shuts down into safe mode putting the electricity into a dump load. If you have an unreliable grid supply, then a hybrid grid-connected/ battery/diesel system can ensure that you have a reliable electricity supply. If you have no grid connection, a combination of battery backed solar panels and a wind turbine can provide you with electricity all year round.