With nearly 40% of all of Europe’s wind blowing across the
UK, a domestic wind turbine could be an ideal solution for your energy needs.
As well as being cost-efficient, they can also help to reduce your carbon
footprint whilst harnessing a renewable energy source that will never run out.
Benefits of Domestic
Wind TurbinesWhilst a domestic turbine won’t necessarily power your whole house, it can contribute significantly towards your electricity supply. Indeed, a well situated turbine in a particularly windy area can potentially generate up to 10,000kWh per year, which can be stored in batteries to use on non-windy days, or even sold back to an energy supplier.
Wind is of course in plentiful supply in this country, and shows no signs of running out. It is not taxed and is not owned by anyone, and so is entirely free for you to use. The only costs of a domestic wind turbine therefore are the initial installation and maintenance. They are built to last for many years, and so over the long term a wind turbine can help to cut your energy bills. As a completely green energy, there are government incentives and subsidies available for wind turbine installation to encourage more people to use renewable energy sources, and take some of the strain off energy suppliers.
How do Wind Turbines work?
Wind turbines use large blades to catch the wind, which
forces them to rotate. The blades are attached to a turbine which generates
electricity which can then be used in your property. The stronger the wind, and
the faster the blades subsequently turn, the more electricity is produced. There are two types of domestic wind turbine that you can have installed on your house or business premises. Pole mounted wind turbines are free standing and when erected in a suitable location will usually generate a relatively large amount of electricity, whilst building mounted wind turbines are slightly smaller and will generate less.
Why should I install a Domestic Wind Turbine?
Wind turbines are just one of many renewable energy solutions for your property, and whilst they are not necessarily suitable for all homes such as those in sheltered areas or places with little wind, for others they can be an ideal way to reduce your electricity bills as well as your carbon footprint. As technology improves they are becoming more and more affordable, particularly with government subsidies offered to encourage people to use greener energy sources.
The supply of wind is never going to run out, and so a domestic wind turbine allows you to make the most of this practically unlimited resource to help power your home or business premises. However do bear in mind planning permission will be required for any wind turbine installation in the UK.
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