Wind Turbines

Wind Turbine Systems

Many commercial, agricultural and Local Authority sites are large enough to be suitable for wind turbines from 5 – 250kW size range.

System's such as these use the same technology as their full size coastline counterparts (Mega watt Turbines), but at a scale more suitable to on-site generation.

The physics of wind energy generation mean the bigger the turbine, the more cost effective it becomes. Larger blades capture more wind energy and taller towers give access to higher wind speeds.

The introduction of the Feed In Tariff in the UK has thus made wind energy a very attractive investment opportunity.

The Government has proposed that from April 2010, anyone who is generating renewable energy (under 5MW) will be paid for everything they generate, including the units they use themselves. The tariff lifetime is 20 years.

Below is the current tariff set to run until February 2013 when it will begin to decrease every year until March 2020.

• 0 – 1.5kW 34.5 (p/kWh)
• 1.5 – 15kW 36.7 (p/kWh)
• 15 – 100kW 24.1 (p/kWh)
• 100 – 500kW 18.8 (p/kWh)

These are the actual pence per kW you will receive from your turbine for the lifetime of the agreement (20 years) from your energy provider.

The benefits of a Grid Tied system:

• Harness a plentiful energy source: In the UK we have 40% of Europe's total wind energy.
• Cut your carbon footprint: wind electricity is green, renewable energy and doesn't release any harmful carbon dioxide or other pollutants.
• Cut your electricity bills: wind is free, so once you've paid for the initial installation your electricity costs will be reduced.
• Store electricity for a calm day: if your home isn't connected to the National Grid you can store excess electricity in batteries and use it when there is no wind.
• Sell electricity back to the grid: if your system is producing more electricity than you need, or when you can't use it, someone else can use it - and you could make a bit of money.

Project Overview

(Stage 1) Initial Wind Assessment:

The proposed site is quickly assessed to check whether the wind speed and the physical environment are suitable for a Grid Tied Wind Turbine. The Wind speed will be gathered and the proposed revenue from the Feed In Tariff explained in a small report. If happy with the findings we can continue on to Stage 2.

(Stage 2) Chargeable Site Visit: (Refundable on placement of order) Contractor to visit site and examine: Existing Energy Use, Wind turbine location, Access to site, Wind speed monitoring and ascertain the correct Wind turbine selection for said site and look at Grid connection.

(Stage 3) Pricing:

Once the Site visit has been completed and different Turbine options have been discussed then a formal quotation will then be made including payback vs. Installation costs.

(Stage 4) Chargeable Site Feasibility Study:

( Non-refundable), This will include the following:

• Registered land designations - Ornithological impact - Noise impact
• Landscape and visual impact - Shadow Flicker - Environmental impact assessment
• Electromagnetic Interference - Radar - Aviation - Planning Summary

(Stage 5) Order:

Once the order has been placed and deposit received, we will then be able to give an accurate delivery time.

(Stage 6) Installation:

Prior to the Turbines' arrival the ground working will commence. Once this has been finished the Turbine will arrive and be installed by an accredited UK installer.