Wind Turbine Grants.

A typical domestic system would produce between 4,800 to 6,000 kWh and cost around £3,000 to £8,000 to purchase and install. This will save the average homeowner £500 to £800 per year.
Grant savings. With a maximum of £1,000 per Kw of installed capacity, subject to an overall maximum of £2,500 or 30% of the relevant eligible costs, whichever is the lowest.
Please note:
There is currently a £2,500 grant cap per household for micro-generation, solar heating and other technologies. You may apply for grant towards more than one technology, subject to the maximum overall of £2,500,
In adition, before applying you are required to:
a) insulate the whole of the loft of the property to meet current building
regulations e.g. 270mm of mineral wool loft insulation or suitable alternative;
b) install cavity wall insulation (if you have cavity walls);
c) fit low energy light bulbs in all appropriate light fittings;
d) install controls for your heating system to include a room thermostat
and a programmer or timer.


