Small Wind Energy

IREC provides a forum to exchange information on small wind energy issues.  IREC organizes an annual Small Wind State Stakeholder Meeting and facilitates a group working to establish certification for small wind turbines.  On this page, you'll find the latest news, resources, links and a quarterly newsletter about wind turbines rated 100kW or less.

2/3/09:  The Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC), as an independent certification body, will certify that small wind turbines meet or exceed the performance, durability, and safety requirements of the Small Wind Turbine Performance and Safety Standard. This certification will provide a common North American standard for reporting turbine energy and sound performance, and help small wind technology gain mainstream acceptance. IREC helped facilitate the formation of SWCC.  Visit the SWCC website.