Small wind turbines utilize wind energy to produce power with rated capacities of 100 kilowatts or less‎.‎ With this increasingly popular technology‎,‎ individual businesses‎,‎ farms‎,‎ and homes can generate their own electricity and cut their energy bills ‎,‎ while generating power in an environmentally sound manner‎.‎ The challenges facing the engineers who are tasked with planning and developing these small wind systems are multifaceted‎,‎ from choosing the best site and accurately estimating power output‎,‎ to obtaining proper permitting and troubleshooting operational inefficiencies‎.‎ Optimization of project development for small wind applications is a necessity‎.‎ Small Wind‎:‎ Planning and Building Successful Installations provides a cohesive guide to achieving successful small wind installations from an informed expert‎.‎ It is a comprehensive information resource from one of the world‎'‎s most experienced small wind professionals‎,‎ covering all the key issues for small wind system development‎,‎ from site and machine selection to international standards compliance‎.‎