Grid connected wind turbine system an overview

A grid connected wind turbine system is an installation that provides electricity from the wind. The system is connected directly into (and synchronised with) a building's existing mains supply. On a windy day, the power generated by the wind turbine reduces the amount of electricity that needs to be purchased from the electricity company. On very windy days, or at times when not many loads are turned on, electricity production may be greater than the demand in the building - and the excess will be exported out into the grid. The system consists of three elements: The wind turbine (the part that generates the electricity); Inverter - control system (electronic devices that control the turbine output and safely convert this output into AC "mains"); Cables, display(s) and switchgear