Balance of System
The balance of system parts that you need in addition to the turbine and the tower depends on your
application. Most manufacturers and dealers will provide you with a system package that includes all
the components you need for your application. The balance of system required will also depend on
whether the system is grid connected, stand alone, or part of a hybrid system. For a residential gridconnected
application, the balance of system parts may include a controller, storage batteries,
inverter, and wiring.
Wind turbines should not be installed on rooftops or attached to buildings where vibrations
can cause undesirable noise or structural damage.
This is a modern version of the eggbeater-style “Darrieus” vertical-axis wind turbine
developed by French inventor Georges Jean Marie Darrieus in the 1920s.