The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), through its ATTRA project, recently released a new publication titled Returns on Renewable Energy Investments. The publication surveys the costs and risks of investing in wind, solar, biofuel, and other small-scale renewable energy systems. Most small-scale renewable energy projects do not generate cheap energy, and these projects often involve significant complications and risks. Nonetheless, there are many good reasons for farmers to consider a small-scale renewable energy system. Small-scale renewable energy projects can be excellent investments for farms and rural businesses, especially those that are looking for new management options or marketing possibilities. Learn more in this valuable publication, available for download at
https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=372