How do residential wind turbines work?
A wind turbine, which is installed on top of a tall tower, collects kinetic energy from the wind and converts it to electricity that is compatible with a home’s electrical system. In a residential application with net metering, a home is served simultaneously by the wind turbine and a local utility. If the wind speeds are below cut-in speed (usually a minimum of 2 or 3 metres per second is required) there will be no output from the turbine and all of the needed power is purchased from the utility. As wind speeds increase, turbine output increases and the amount of power purchased from the utility is proportionately decreased. When the turbine produces more power than the house needs, the extra electricity can be sold to the utility if such arrangements are available. All of this is done automatically.
A wind turbine, which is installed on top of a tall tower, collects kinetic energy from the wind and converts it to electricity that is compatible with your homes existing electrical system.In a normal residential application, both the wind turbine and your normal utility company serve a home. If the wind speeds are below the cut in speed, there will be no output from the turbine and all the power requirements are purchased from your electricity supplier. As wind speeds build, turbine output increases and the amount of power required from your electricity supplier is proportionately decreased. When the turbine produces more power than the house needs the extra electricity is sold to the national grid.
