Abstract: Abstract Small scale wind turbines installed within the built environment is classified as microgeneration technology. Such turbines may soon become a commercial reality in the UK as a result of both advancements in technology and new financial incentives provided by the government. In addition, microgeneration technologies, especially those with appreciable resource, have the potential to reduce built environment related CO 2 emissions coupled with reductions in consumers’ electricity costs. In many cases payback on capital investment is wit...
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Environmental economics
Marine engineering
Automotive engineering