Umbrella organisation founded for the expansion of small wind turbines
Sins AG - Die Schweizer Dachorganisation Smallwindenergy ist gegründet worden, um das Potenzial der Kleinwindkraft bei der Energiewende bekannt zu machen. Der Verein versteht sich als Informationszentrum rund um Kleinwindräder mit einer Maximalhöhe bis zu 50 Metern.
A total of 20 citizens from different regions and professional backgrounds have launched Smallwindenergy, the Swiss umbrella organisation for small wind turbines up to 50 metres in height. The basic idea is to become more independent in the sustainable generation of electricity. To this end, small wind power is to be promoted as a useful addition to the existing power supply, according to a press release. “With small wind turbines, the self-consumption rate can be significantly increased with lower storage capacity and green electricity can be produced locally even in bad weather”, President Max Wyder is quoted as saying.
The association supports the use of decentralised small wind turbines in various sizes and designs. The purpose of the association also includes the promotion of standardised and defined framework conditions for the installation of turbines on and next to existing buildings for infrastructure, agriculture and industry. The turbines can also be operated in combination with photovoltaics and generate locally sustainable electricity even in bad weather. Due to their small size, there is no need to fear any impact in terms of landscape and bird protection, according to the new association. They can be authorised regionally without an environmental impact assessment and can therefore be put into operation quickly to generate green electricity.
The association is economically and politically independent and, according to its own information, is in contact with associations from neighbouring countries. The plan is to involve Swiss authorities, institutions and the business community. Regular events, exhibitions and plant tours are intended to familiarise citizens with the technology and the associated contribution to self-sufficient electricity production. Membership is open to all legal and natural persons.