Wind Turbines convert wind into electrical energy.

Wind Turbines capture wind energy and convert this to electrical energy, and is capable of producing electricity at any time of the day or night.

Turbines need consistent (non-erratic), significant wind speeds to be a worthwhile investment. In order to assess the viability of purchasing a turbine, we recommend setting up an anemometer to get site-specific data over a 12-month period (to get your seasonal averages).

For optimal conditions, the turbine needs to be placed 10m above the nearest object, although councils usually have maximum height restrictions and minimum distance requirements from the property boundary. You will need to contact your local council to find out their exact requirements.

A wind turbine will cost upwards of $20,000 (depending on turbine capacity, tower type, site grounds works, etc). We definitely don’t recommend getting a cheaply manufactured turbine online, as these will only cause you frustrations.