Home energy upgrade
Wind Turbine
A small domestic wind turbine generates electricity from wind on-site, reducing grid imports and earning export payments via the Smart Export Guarantee — with 0% VAT on qualifying installations.
Step by step
How Wind Turbine installation works
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A wind resource assessment is carried out — typically using local wind speed data and a site survey — to confirm the location is genuinely suitable.
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Planning permission is applied for; most domestic turbines require it, and approval is not guaranteed in all areas.
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An MCS-certified installer fits the turbine, tower, cabling, and grid-connection equipment.
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The system is commissioned, tested, and registered, providing you with an MCS certificate and enabling Smart Export Guarantee payments for surplus electricity.
Why it's worth it
Benefits of Wind Turbine
- Generates electricity on-site, reducing grid imports and lowering bills
- Earn payments for surplus electricity exported via the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
- 0% VAT on supply and installation as a qualifying energy-saving measure
- Low running costs once installed — wind is free and the turbine requires minimal maintenance
- MCS certification required, ensuring equipment and installation meet recognised quality standards
What to budget
Typical cost
Costs vary significantly depending on property size, existing systems, and installer. A surveyor's assessment will give you an accurate figure. Available grants (listed below) can substantially reduce the net cost.
Is this right for you?
Ideal for
- Rural or semi-rural properties with an open, unobstructed site and consistent wind speeds (ideally 5 m/s or above)
- Homes on large plots where a pole-mounted turbine can be sited away from buildings and trees
- Homeowners who have already maximised solar PV and want an additional generation source
- Sites where wind resource is strong and planning permission is achievable
Financial support
Grants you may qualify for
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
Ongoing paymentsEnergy suppliers with 150,000+ customers must offer a tariff to pay you for every unit of solar electricity you export to the grid. Available UK-wide, no upper limit on system size for domestic installs.
0% VAT on Energy-Saving Materials
0% VATSolar panels, heat pumps, insulation, and other qualifying energy-saving measures are zero-rated for VAT — saving 20% on supply and installation costs UK-wide.
Ready to go?
Find MCS-certified Wind Turbine installers near you
Compare MCS-certified specialists in your area, check their credentials, and book a free assessment worth £380.
