Interconnected systems do not require batteries. If your utility offers a net metering or billing arrangement, you can even sell your excess power at the same price you pay for electricity you purchase, thereby increasing the value of your wind energy system investment and shortening your payback period. Q: What is “capacity factor”?
When properly maintained and operated, wind turbines and solar panels can provide large amounts of power, cleanly and reliably, at prices competitive with any other new electricity source. Operations and maintenance, safety management systems, and other project reliability activities are critical elements impacting the sector.
Preventive maintenance will help keep wind turbines in good working order. Preventive maintenance is typically performed by a contracted maintenance provider but can be done in-house if on-site staff have the proper training.
An O&M agreement with a professional wind turbine maintenance contractor is recommended for both the warranty period, so that the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule can be adhered to, and after the manufacturer's warranty period has ended (NREL 2015).
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