Small Wind Systems

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BWEA is the UK's leading renewable energy business organisation. Established in 1978, BWEA now has over 380 member companies active in the UK wind, wave and tidal stream industries. BWEA is at the forefront of the development of these industries, acting as an industry forum to find solutions, whilst representing membership views to government, the media, and the public.

BWEA is the leading voice for the UK micro- and small-wind industry with a membership that includes all major small wind turbine manufacturers, installers, distributors, test and certification bodies, academic institutions and utility companies.

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Latest News

September 19, 2008 Small wind systems: 80% annual growth
First BWEA Small Systems Report points to spectacular sector growth - but planning still an issue BWEA, UK's leading renewable energy trade association, identified very strong annual growth for small wind turbines in terms of units installed, with the Government... click here for more...

August 8, 2008 Millions of consumers waiting for small wind revolution
BWEA welcomes the Carbon Trust's recent report on small wind systems. There can now be little doubt that the UK is in a fantastic position to benefit from correctly sited small wind systems. At the right locations, small wind systems... click here for more...

April 29, 2008 New BWEA membership stream for Small Systems Installers and Consultants
Join BWEA and be part of your industry!                     BWEA has introduced a new Memberships stream for Small Systems Installers and Consultants. BWEA is the leading business organisation for the UK... click here for more...

April 4, 2008 Wind industry frustration at Government inaction on domestic renewables grants
BWEA, the country's leading renewable energy business organisation has been left frustrated by latest government announcements on grants for domestic wind turbines. This week the Government department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR) announced its intention to extend the... click here for more...

March 31, 2008 BWEA meets with Scottish Government to discuss Scottish GPDR Consultation
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