Government grants are available to help with the cost of installing Small Wind Turbines. You can receive up to £2,500 towards the installation cost. Click here for more details
Installation costs: Wind turbines are quite expensive to install, with typical installation costs between £4,000 and £18,000 (before grants are taken into account). Smaller systems can be cheaper but produce little power.
As you can see there can be quite a variation in installation costs depending on what type of system you choose, and how easy it is to install. An installer will help you decide which type of system is best for you, and give you an exact quote. Plus remember that you can reduce the cost of an installation by up to £2,500 through government grants.
To get an exact quote on a wind turbine system, fill out our enquiry form by following this link
Running costs and savings: very little maintenance is generally required for a wind turbine and they should generate electricity for a long time to come - around 20 to 25 years. Wind Turbines will need servicing every few years.
Of course, the other big advantage is you have no fuel costs to pay because you are using the earth's natural energy to generate power. The cost savings vary depending on the location and size of the device you have installed. Small wind turbines built on masts that are sited away from buildings and other obstructions can be expected to save about £200 per year on your electricity costs, and about a tonne of carbon dioxide. However, in windy locations, such as the coast, these savings can double to £400 and 2 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. This means that you can expect a payback on your investment in about 10 to 12 years, and investment that is definitely worth considering.
