My WES30 Connection A WES30 wind turbine always needs a grid to be able to deliver its electrical energy. The type of grid that is available, the cost price for electricity and the availability of a feed-in tariff define what the best way is to connect your turbine to the grid. There are 3 ways to connect your WES30 wind turbine to the grid:                           1) Directly into the grid     2) Behind the meter     3) Hybrid (wind/diesel)                           Electricity generated with a WES30 wind turbine can be sold back to the grid at an agreed feed in tariff. Once your WES30 is installed an approved kWh measurement device will measure the electrical energy that is exported into the grid.The measured amount of energy multiplied by the price per kWh is what will be paid back for energy production or will be deducted from your regular electricity bill.      WES30 wind turbines can be used to reduce own energy import. The produced electricity is not measured and / or  bought by the electricity company but is used directly for own consumption. This type of configuration is called "behind the meter". Behind the meter installations are interesting in those situations where electricity consumption is high and the feed in tariff is low compared to the purchase price of electrical energy.      WES30 Hybrid turbines offer a full integration with diesel generated power. When diesel engines are used to drive generators and generate electricity, economics change completely. Prices per kWh increase dramatically. When wind is available the WES30 can reduce your energy costs in a spectacular way. For more information go to the hybrid page                       Because regulations, grants, feed-in tariff and the price of electricity can change over time it is important to be able to change the way you are paid for the energy produced by your WES30. Changes between all 3 types off connections are possible. The installation change from one configuration to another is relative simple and will take little time. Electricity companies all over the world are comfortable buying energy generated with WES30 wind turbines for a number of reasons, including: Maximum power limitation. The maximum power output of the WES30 can be limited through settings in the IPC control system. This can be useful when your local grid is not yet strong enough to support the maximum power generated by your WES30. Your WES dealer can adjust or remove the limitation on maximum power output of your WES30 once the grid  has been improved and is strong enough to support the full power output. Power factor improvement. The WES30 control cabinet is able to influence the power factor of your grid. Through settings in the IGBT convertors the power factor can be moved in both directions. Besides generating electrical energy the WES30 is able to improve the quality of your grid. Shut down during grid failure (anti islanding). When the grid voltage or frequency are out of tolerances or when a grid black-out occurs the WES30 will shut down automatically within tens of milliseconds.   Remote access through the Internet. WES30 turbines can be monitored and operated from a distance.   Future connections. Your WES30 wind turbine will generate electrical energy in the same way for 20 years or more. The environment in which it will deliver its energy will change over time. Your WES30 is ready to deal with any change and will always be able to deliver its energy in the way that is most beneficial for you. Your WES dealer is aware of local situations and can calculate for you how much will be paid for electricity generated with your WES30 or how much will be saved. Your local WES dealer will inform you when changes in regulations or laws have impact on the way you are compensated for electricity generated with your WES30.