Frequently Asked Questions - Ph2Wind

Do I qualify for funding?
If you are part of a not-for-profit organisation or in the public sector then there’s a good chance that you do. Contact us to confirm your eligibility.

Why should I choose wind power?
If you have a windy site, then a turbine could be the best solution for you. Wind power is the fastest-growing form of renewable energy in the world.  We will access the suitability of wind turbines for your situation after you have contacted us.

How much energy will be generated?
This depends on factors such as the wind at your site and the topography of the location. etc. We will undertake a site visit to ensure suitability before installing any of our wind turbines.

How much does a wind turbine cost?
This depends on the size of turbine you choose and the location of your turbine site. A fully installed turbine would usually cost between 5K and 15K, however, less co₂ will help you to apply for grants and other funding which could severely reduce the cost, or even make it negligible.

How easy will planning be?
Our wind turbines (supplied by Proven) do not usually cause any problems with town planners because of their size and our innovative noise-reduction measures.

Will my neighbours complain?
When people think of wind turbines, they think of large megawatt wind farms which sit on mountains and in valleys. Our turbines are small scale – the largest mast height is 25m – so they do not tend to cause problems.

Will my turbine make a loud noise?
The turbines we install have specially engineered blades to reduce noise. The turbine suppliers believe them to be the quietest wind turbine blades available.

Who will install my turbine?
less co₂ will install your turbine ourselves, so you know who you are dealing with from start to finish.

Will my turbine cause problems for local wildlife?
There is no evidence to suggest that wind turbines interfere with wildlife. Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace have released a joint report to this effect.

What is the maximum grant available?
The maximum grant amount for any site is £1m. The maximum grant as a percentage of a project is 50%.

When do the grants stop?
Grants will be issued until the allocated amount runs out. This is currently expected to be in 2011.

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