Home energy generation

Small scale wind turbines use the wind's lift forces to turn aerodynamic blades that turn a rotor which creates electricity.

Individual turbines vary in size and power output from a few hundred watts to 2 or 3 megawatts. As a guide, a typical domestic system would be 2.5 to 6 kilowatts, depending on the location and size of the home.

Please note that the electricity generated at any one time by a wind turbine is highly dependent on the speed and direction of the wind.

If you are in any doubt about the suitability of your proposed site, please consult a suitably qualified professional.

For more on how wind turbines work, suitable siting, connection to the grid, costs, maintenance and other considerations see the Energy Saving Trust information page.¹

View information on the planning and building regulations regimes covering wind turbines in our common projects section².

Other Links

• Planning Practice Guidance: Renewable and low carbon energy³
• The National Energy Foundation⁴
• Renewables UK: Small & Medium Wind⁵

1. https://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/renewable-energy/electricity/wind-turbines
2. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/wind-turbines/planning-permission-introduction
3. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renewable-and-low-carbon-energy
4. http://www.nef.org.uk/
5. https://www.renewableuk.com/page/WindEnergy