The energy crisis as a challenge of small scale wind energy in urban areas- the case of Greece

Abstract

As a result of successive crisis situations, Covid-19 pandemic, war in Ukraine, and the climate change and the short term effects of the energy transition, high energy prices, have brought great concern to the citizens and difficulty to the governments to act immediately and provide solutions and measures. The shift to green energy is becoming more and more necessary at all levels with citizens looking for alternative and economical ways to meet their needs in electrical energy. The use of small wind turbines in an urban environment is promising and constitutes a beneficial alternative under certain circumstances. The purpose of the present work is to deliver a fundamental overview on small wind turbines for small scale applications in or near urban areas, discussing their efficiency, financial and certification issues, and the legislative framework in Greece.