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A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · Q · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y · Z   entire Web this site small wind electric system economics To help you analyze the economics of a small wind electric system and decide whether wind energy will work for you, you can use a variety of tools. These tools may be useful in helping you generate the following estimates: Costs Savings Cash flow Output Electric bills and electric bill comparisons Wind characteristics Simple payback in years. Finding these estimates will help you determine whether wind energy is a good option for your site. If it takes too long to regain your capital investment – the number of years comes too close or is greater than the life of the system – wind energy will not be practical for you. Related entry    • domestic wind energy, fact and fiction Related category    • WIND POWER Source: US Department of Energy Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Science Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP