Can I use wind energy to power my home? More people across the country are asking this question as they look for a hedge against increasing electricity rates and a way to harvest their local wind resources..
[pdf] For the wind energy industry, wind direction sensors help optimize the performance of wind turbines. Knowing the wind direction helps operators turn the turbines to face the wind. This maximizes their power generation efficiency.
[pdf] Wind speed typically increases with height, as it is less affected by trees and surrounding topography. Putting wind turbines on top of buildings—especially tall buildings—should allow them to take advantage.
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