The Small Wind Conference had its genesis in 2004 at an informal gathering of wind energy professionals at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s annual fair. The current SWC coordinating committee and a few more key players saw the need for an event that would support honest, open dialogue between installers and manufacturers of home-scale wind-electric systems.
From its "cozy" first conference in 2005 with only 42 participants, the Small Wind Conference has grown into an internationally recognized and highly regarded networking opportunity for everyone who’s anyone in small wind. Manufacturers, installers, distributors, site assessors, policy makers, advocates, educators, and other wind energy professionals attend the conference to keep up to date on the industry, improve their knowledge, and share their experiences.