8.2.2 Wind turbines
Systems which convert wind into electricity.
Definitions for wind turbines#
| Coastal locations | A site within a distance of 500m from the general coastline of the United Kingdom |
| Controls | Controls are used to operate and/or regulate the system and may be electrical or mechanical |
| Exclusion zone | An area where entry is restricted during periods when maintenance is in progress, to prevent risk of injury or loss of life |
| Inverter | A device that converts direct current into alternating current |
| Islanding (island mode operation) | Where an LZC technology feeds the network or local distribution system during a planned or unscheduled loss of mains supply |
| Low or zero carbon (LZC) technologies | A term applied to renewable sources of energy, and also to technologies which are significantly more efficient than traditional solutions, or which emit less carbon in providing heating, cooling or power |
| Parallel electrical generation | A system in which building loads can be fed simultaneously from the national grid or electricity supply grid and on-site sources such as wind turbines and photovoltaic panels |
| Performance | The manner or quality of functioning for a material, product or system |
| Renewable energy | Energy from naturally available sources that can be replenished, including energy from the sun, the wind and tides, and from replaceable matter such as wood or other plant material |
| Switchgear | The combination of electrical switches, fuses and/or circuit breakers used to isolate electrical equipment |
Clauses for 8.2.2 Wind turbines
- 8.2.2.1 Compliance
- 8.2.2.2 Provision of information
- 8.2.2.3 System design
- 8.2.2.4 Building integration
- 8.2.2.5 Fixing
- 8.2.2.6 Access
- 8.2.2.7 Electrical installation requirements
- 8.2.2.8 Handling and storage
- 8.2.2.9 Sequence of work
- Figure reference table
Last updated: 2nd January 2024