Wind Energy
~ High resolution wind maps for KY coming in 2008 ~
Kentucky homeowners and small businesses may find it economically advantageous to use wind power if they have a site where the average wind speeds are strong enough. In general, Kentucky has low wind speeds and therefore, limited wind energy potential (see map). However, there may be specific sites and applications where wind is a cost-effective option.
An ideal site for a wind generator is 20 feet above any surrounding objects within a 250 foot radius, with average wind speeds of at least 9 miles per hour. Steady wind is better than gusty conditions because a small difference in wind speed has a major effect on the amount of wind power available.
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Education |
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Site Evaluation |
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Evaluating a Potential Small Wind Turbine Site
Consumer information for home and business wind energy systems.
Wind Energy Siting Handbook 
Developed by the American Wind Energy Association to inform wind energy developers about environmental siting issues relevant to land-based commercial-scale wind energy projects.
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Resources |
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American Wind Energy Association
AWEA is a national trade association that promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity.
National Wind Technology Center
NWTC, managed by the U.S. Department of Energy, works to advance wind power technologies and lower the cost of wind energy.
Green Energy Ohio
Learn more about successful wind projects and wind activities in our region at the GEO website.
Windustry
Don't Know Where to Start? Windustry is a non-profit organization working to increase wind energy opportunities for rural landowners and communities by providing technical support and creating tools for analysis.
Note: Some documents above are in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format. Please click on the following link to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Contact Information |
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James Bush 500 Mero Street, 12th Floor, Capital Plaza Tower Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 564-7192 In KY: (800) 282-0868 Fax: (502) 564-7484 E-mail: James.Bush@ky.gov
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