Wind Turbine Calculator: Estimate Energy Production
Residential wind turbines can generate clean energy for homes in windy areas. This calculator estimates annual energy production, savings, and payback period based on turbine size and local wind conditions.
Wind energy production depends heavily on average wind speed. A site needs consistent winds of 10+ mph to make a turbine economically viable. Production increases with the cube of wind speed.
Small residential turbines (1-10 kW) typically cost $3,000-$8,000 per kW installed. The federal ITC provides a 30% tax credit for residential wind installations.
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