Wind turbine maintenance
Since keeping the blades turning freely is what gives turbines power, you'll want to ensure that yours is as clean and efficient as possible....
Lifecycle assessments of home wind turbines
Not all micro turbines will generate enough wind power to provide for your entire house - and some will be serious overkill. See how...
Noise and aerodynamics
Because they consist of rapidly moving parts, there's inevitably some noise involved with wind turbines. But how much noise can you expect - and...
Wind speed, cut-in and cut-out
When planning renovations or building projects, especially in areas exposed to strong winds, understanding wind speed cut-in and cut-out is crucial for the safety and performance of your home’s systems. These terms relate to how certain equipment—like ventilation fans, wind turbines or solar panels—respond to wind conditions to protect themselves and your property.
Position and height of wind turbines
Where you put your wind turbine and how high it is in relation to things like trees and houses will have a big impact...
Turbine type and supply capacity
One of the most important aspects of harnessing wind power is how effective your turbine is for the wind conditions around your home, and...
Wind turbine types
There are many different types of wind turbines, each with certain characteristics, properties and advantages. Find out what separates different types, and how to...
Energy retailers, distributors and paperwork
There's a bit of bureaucracy and paperwork involved when it comes to feeding wind power back into the grid. Learn which parties are involved,...
Solar panel designer/installer accreditation and warranty support
In Australia, there are certain laws and regulations that exist to ensure that only accredited tradespeople do certain parts of an installation. Find out...
Wind and solar rebates
The Australian federal government provides rebates for people who install renewable energy systems for their homes. Find out how these work, and what you're...