Conference on the future of small wind energy in Europe
SWIP is celebrating this Thursday the final project conference, gathering professionals from the industry, research centers and the public administration to make a public presentation of its main results and analyze the small wind energy [...]
The Spanish demonstrator is finished and ready to start validating the SWIP solutions
This week the construction of the Spanish demonstrator has been completed, with the installation yesterday of the nacelle and the blades. On the previous weeks, the works were focused on the foundations and the mast. [...]
SWIP presents recommendations for increasing the use of small wind turbines in urban areas
Small scale wind energy has significant potential in urban, suburban and industrial areas, but numerous challenges currently stand in the way to wide- scale uptake of this decentralised energy resource. The SWIP project has explored [...]
Assessing wind resources in our cities
Urban environments are challenging locations for small wind turbines. Moreover, the sector must deal with cases of small turbines poorly sited and installed by companies that are more interested in appearing green than actually being [...]
Small wind turbines: the art of disguise
Small wind turbines may be a lot smaller than their towering relations, but their visual impact in an urban area can still be a source of concerns. It’s up to developers to find smart ideas [...]
Opportunities for small wind turbines in urban areas – 11 May, Brussels
Small scale wind energy has significant potential in urban, suburban and industrial areas, but numerous challenges currently stand in the way to wide-scale uptake of this decentralised energy resource. At this conference, taking place on [...]