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=__[|Small Scale Wind Generated Energy] __= __[|What is Wind Power?]__
 * Wind Power** is the change of **wind energy** into a **useful form** of something, in this case the most common form is **electricity**, this is done through the use of **wind turbines.**

[|What is a Wind Turbine?] A wind turbine is a **rotating machine** which converts **Kinetic energy** in wind into **Mechanical energy**. Due to the fact that the mechanical energy is being turned into **electricity** it is called a **wind generator.** 

__What can small scale wind turbines be used for?__ Small scale Wind turbines can be used for **individual houses**, **boats** or **caravans** to provide electricity to **isolated places**. They can also be used to **reduce** a houses **dependence upon** **grid electricity** (large electricity companies) or to **reduce** the size of their [|carbon footprint].

__How much energy can these turbines produce?__ These small wind turbines can produce up to **50kw of electricity power**, this shows that they can only produce enough for small boats or caravans.

__What makes up the Small Wind Turbines?__ Small scale wind turbines are often made up of **direct drive generators** which give you a **direct current output**, they are also made of **aerolastic blades**, **lifetime bearings** and use a **vane** to point into the wind. The **design characteristics** often **determin**e the **wind speed** at which the **turbine** begins to **generate power**.

[|How much does it cost?] The cost of a Small Scale wind turbine depends upon how you have it **mounted**; On your roof or on a mast. If the wind turbine is being placed on your **roof** they can cost from **£1,500** and if they are being mounted on a **mast** they can cost from **£11,000**. The mast mounted turbines are more expensive because they are **larger** and therefore **produce more energy**. The amount of **energy** and **carbon** that roof top micro wind turbines **save** depends on several things including **size, location, wind speed, nearby buildings** and the **local landscape**. It's important to remember that **costs always vary depending on location and the size and type of system.

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