Subdivision 1.Scope.

As used in this chapter, the terms defined in section 216E.01 and this section have the meanings given them, unless otherwise provided or indicated by the context or by this section.

Subd. 2.Large wind energy conversion system or LWECS.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 216F.01

  • LWECS: means any combination of WECS with a combined nameplate capacity of 5,000 kilowatts or more. See Minnesota Statutes 216F.01
  • SWECS: means any combination of WECS with a combined nameplate capacity of less than 5,000 kilowatts. See Minnesota Statutes 216F.01
  • WECS: means any device such as a wind charger, windmill, or wind turbine and associated facilities that converts wind energy to electrical energy. See Minnesota Statutes 216F.01

“Large wind energy conversion system” or “LWECS” means any combination of WECS with a combined nameplate capacity of 5,000 kilowatts or more.

Subd. 3.Small wind energy conversion system or SWECS.

“Small wind energy conversion system” or “SWECS” means any combination of WECS with a combined nameplate capacity of less than 5,000 kilowatts.

Subd. 4.Wind energy conversion system or WECS.

“Wind energy conversion system” or “WECS” means any device such as a wind charger, windmill, or wind turbine and associated facilities that converts wind energy to electrical energy.