Is a Wind Turbine Right for Me?

Reader Contribution by Staff
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I’d really like a wind turbine, but I have friends who claim our location isn’t windy enough. I’m not sure I buy that, because here in the Midwest, it gets pretty windy! How can I find out whether my property is right for a wind turbine?

Wind is one of the trickiest renewable resources to assess and capture. Although small wind turbines make economic sense in many locations, they’re not for everyone. Here are some of the factors that can help you figure out whether a wind turbine is right for you, and other options to consider if you decide it’s not.

First, you’ll need at least a couple of acres of land for a wind turbine. That’s because turbines and towers need to be situated far enough away from buildings, property lines and utility poles to avoid damage should the tower come crashing down (a rare occurrence).

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