Wind turbines, unlike solar panels, are all about location. They need good wind speed and wind unobstructed by buildings, hills, trees and the like. Once there is an awareness of wind turbines, it’s likely to be the location that drives the thinking. In my own case I have a smallholding that provides plenty of space for a turbine. I am on top of a hill with good wind and when the funds became available, it seemed only natural to consider putting a turbine up.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
The decision needs to start from the knowledge that there is good wind. In my own case, the Windspeed