PHL’s Wind Turbine

In April 2010 we installed a 6kW Wind Turbine.

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The turbine has generated more than we expected.

Installing the turbine and the photovoltaic system is a big step towards meeting our sustainability targets. The onsite energy generation will ensure our offices are predominantly powered by renewable energy. We have installed a Ground Source Heat Pump in the adjoining field. We now use most of our surplus electricity. The oil tank and kerosene fuelled boiler has been removed redcuing the pollution risk and the risk of theft. We hope our turbine will encourage local businesses and residents to consider microgeneration projects of their own.

Turbine Details

  • 6kW rated Proven 11 Energy Wind Turbine
  • 15m self-supporting mast
  • 5.5m rotor diameter
  • 3 downwind, self-regulating blades
  • new single 3 phase inverters

Basic Financial Details

  • Initial Price £27,150 + VAT
  • Feed in tariff 26.7p/kWh generated
  • 3p/kWh exported to the Grid
  • Expected payback in 7-8 years
  • 7,000-8,000 kWh estimated annual output
  • Estimated 120% of office requirements (actual is nearer 150%)

Solar PV Installation Details

  • 4kWp Solar Panels Samsung 250W x 16
  • 3 Sunny Boy Inverters 1.2kW each
  • Installed February 2012
  • Cost circa £11,400 + VAT
  • Payback estimate 6 years
  • Installed by GHE Solar, Newbury

Ground Source Heat Pump Details

  • Dimplex 22 kW Heat Pump
  • 800 m ground loop
  • Installed January 2013
  • Cost circa £13,000 + VAT
  • Payback estimate 6 years
  • Installed by GHE Solar, Newbury

If you are interested in discussing a microgeneration project of your own or for further details on ours, contact us.

Photograph of Wind Turbine