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. "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.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 216 - 217 — Utilities
Chapter 216F — Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Section 216F.01 — Definitions.
Section 216F.011 — Size Determination.
Section 216F.012 — Size Election.
Section 216F.015 — Requirements Coded Elsewhere.
Section 216F.03 — Siting Of Lwecs.
Section 216F.04 — Site Permit.
Section 216F.06 — Model Ordinance.
Section 216F.08 — Permit Authority; Assumption By Counties.