Device to take "guesswork" out of small-scale renewable energy

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Device to take "guesswork" out of small-scale renewable energy

12-06-09

The days of small wind turbines or solar panels being installed in poor locations by disappointed householders or businesses could be over - thanks to a new low-cost gadget.

Launched for sale yesterday by the online green energy shop http://www.bettergeneration.com/">Better Generation, the "http://www.bettergeneration.com/power-predictor/power-predictor.html">Power Predictor" can take site-specific measurements of wind speeds and sunshine for a fraction of the cost of professional surveys.

After just 30 days' measurements, users can upload their data to a special website to make use of the company's weather forecasting software and predict the energy generation potential of their site across a whole year.

The system can recommend what it believes is the most cost-effective form of renewable energy for the site - and the most appropriate equipment manufacturers from which to buy.

It will also provide an idea of how long it would take for a microgeneration product to pay for itself.

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