The reliance on fossil fuels is not only unsustainable due to energy price rises but also the impact they have on the climate due to CO2 increases effecting global warming.

It is imperative that Countries, Businesses, and individuals begin to conserve energy, use less and switch to the production of energy from renewable source. The reduction in energy consumption and move to sustainable renewable sources will reduce CO2 concentrations, slow the rise in energy prices and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

The change to renewable forms of energy production is a massive undertaking. There is no single source of sustainable renewable energy production that provides the answer, but a diverse combination of renewable technology deployment can make massive contribution.

The UK has the largest wind resource of any country in Europe, making wind power one of the renewable sources of energy technologies that should be considered in many locations.

Global Renewable Energy Partners Limited have incorporated the IP and assets of the Quietrevolution turbine, which has been further developed through research, enhanced design, and improvements in manufacture, in the UK small-scale wind turbine market. These are designed to be sited at the point of energy use and are best suited for urban areas. Small and large scale wind technologies, both onshore and off-shore are all part of the energy mix required. Alongside other renewable technologies, such as solar and hydro, the deployment of smart technologies, and storage systems there can be a reliable energy supply to all individuals and businesses.

It is estimated that approx. 3.5TWh could be produced from small wind technologies in the UK, or roughly 5% of our gross energy consumption.

The UK has a great wind resource, however, even in a small island nation there are good sites and poor sites and careful consideration on the exact location is required prior to deployment of a wind turbine.

Key factors that should always be considered are:
Proximity to the Coast
Topography of the land
Elevation above the ground – the height of mast or height of building, taller is almost always better
Open flat country side

There is a great deal of discussion within the wind industry and the press about wind turbines for urban areas.

The Qr6 has been optimised to run in the 10 m/s (22 mph) to 16 m/s (35 mph) band, so a small increase in wind makes a significant difference to power production.

Global Renewable Energy Partners Limited manufacture vertical axis wind turbines which have been designed and manufactured for urban areas, and areas where a quiet turbine is required.

The Qr6 Turbine has a cut in speed of 3 m/s (6.7 mph) and will function making a positive contribution down to 2 m/s (4.5 mph) and cuts out to protect itself at 20 m/s (45mph). Most calm days in the UK can be considered to still have 6mph to 10mph wind speeds on the ground which increases rapidly on a mast at 15m or 18m.  Please note we no longer offer the option to roof moount the Qr6.