'Small wind' market to double by 2013, study says

[wpsedgwick]

Source: Green Technology Daily

Individuals and commercial businesses around the world are increasingly drawn to small wind turbines to supplement energy consumption, according to a report released Wednesday by Pike Research.

The niche industry of small wind turbines, which saw $165 million in revenue in 2008 and $203 million in 2009, will grow to $412 million by 2013, according to Pike's "Small Wind Power" report. During that same period, worldwide installed capacity of small wind turbines will increase from 49 megawatts (MW) to 115 MW.

There are still places that see wind turbines as "visual pollution." But Pike's report found legislative reviews and incentives indicating that government support for wind turbines is increasing.



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[Uncle Joe]

1. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, wpsedgwick.

[alfredo]

2. I want my own personal water wheel.

[Vidar]

3. K&R.