Wind Energy for Remote Telecommunications Power

Technological developments of small wind energy conversion systems have accelerated in the post decade. These systems are being evaluated for their technical feasibility, competitive costs of electric power generation, high reliability of design and performance, and minimal environmental impact. Small wind energy conversion systems are commercially available and, for select applications, are cost competitive. They have been used to provide electric power in remote areas where access to an electric distribution grid is too difficult or expensive. Small wind energy conversion systems will play an important role in the developmental process in selected countries. As microwave repeater stations expand into underpopulated regions they will require their own power source. Small wind energy conversion systems are presented as a technology appropriate for this application.