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Wind Industry Launches One-Stop Shop For Small Wind
New online resource for public and businesses wanting to harness the power of small scale wind
15th March 2006
In response to the massive growth in the public interest in small wind turbines, the UK's leading renewable energy association BWEA has today launched its latest addition to its award winning website, a comprehensive guide to the issues relating to small scale wind systems.
Visitors to www.bwea.com/small can acquire information on the range of available technologies, grants, planning issues, frequently asked questions and research. There is also a range of case studies of existing installations, from homes and businesses to primary schools and farms.
BWEA's Mari Martiskainen, Communications & Small Wind Officer said:
"Small scale renewable energy technologies such as small wind turbines generate clean and renewable energy with no harmful emissions and have a huge potential in reducing not just demand at source, but also a significant proportion of the 28% of total UK carbon dioxide emissions produced by the domestic sector each year.
There is an increasing amount of interest and support for these technologies from politicians, industry and the public alike, and with an Energy Review underway and the Government's Microgeneration Strategy reporting back before the end of the month, the time is right to ensure that the role of small wind and other microgeneration technologies is recognised, and that the public and business community can easily access information on this sector."
BWEA's small wind site www.bwea.com/small has been designed as a first port of call to help anyone interested in installing their own small wind turbine - if you can't find what you're looking for then contact BWEA for further information.
For more information including interviews, case studies and high resolution images of small scale wind systems, please contact:
Mari Martiskainen, BWEA Communications & Small Wind Officer on 020 7689 1935 / mari@bwea.com
Notes to Editors:
- BWEA's dedicated website is available at www.bwea.com/small or email small@bwea.com for further information
- The Department of Trade and Industry, DTI, estimates that by 2050, up to 30-40% of UK's electricity generation could be produced by small and microgeneration technologies, including 6% from small wind energy generation.
- The Government is developing a cross-departmental strategy for the development of microgeneration. The Microgeneration Strategy consultation, due out in April 2006, is divided into six main areas: product development and deployment, communications, economics, installation, Low Carbon Buildings Programme and physical infrastructure.
- For more information on the consultation, visit the DTI's Microgeneration Strategy consultation site at www.dti.gov.uk/consultations/consultation-1504.html, or see BWEA's response at www.bwea.com/pdf/Microgeneration_Strategy.pdf
- BWEA is the UK's leading renewable energy association, representing over 300 companies active in the sector. With 27 years' experience, BWEA is leading the UK debate on wind energy and marine renewables. BWEA's specialist team provides essential information and support, and lobbies on behalf of its members on key challenges facing these dynamic industries.
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