In April 2010 the Government introduced a 'feed-in tariff' (or FIT) which means you get paid for the electricity you produce - even if you use it!! This dramatically reduces the payback period for wind turbines. See the section on selling your electricity for more information. 

There are also local grants for businesses and public sector bodies such as schools to install wind turbines. It may be possible to get a grant and still be eligible for the FIT; you will be need to check with your electricity provider who is ultimately the body that pays you the monies due from the FIT.

Local community groups and not for profit organisations and charities within the UK can apply for grants for the installation of renewable technologies. The funding which is available through the Green Energy Trust will provide grants of up to £25,000 (but most projects receive around £10,000) for up to half the cost of the chosen renewable technology. The maximum amount would only be awarded to exceptional projects that tick all the boxes and demonstrate real value for money. Projects also need to have a really strong community benefit and wider educational element. 

Green Fund EDF Energy: Funding is provided for the installation of small scale renewable energy technology or for feasibility studies

Community Renewable Energy Grants. The Naturesave Trust, which was set up in 1995, to fund specific environmental and conservation projects throughout the UK and to encourage the greater adoption of sustainable development, especially within the Small and Medium Sized business community (SMEs) has announced that it now provides start up 'seed corn' grants for community renewable energy projects.  The Trust are keen to help communities, in particular, that do not have the initial start up capital to undertake all the preliminary work to get to the planning stage and most importantly for the community to retain as much control as possible over the operating income once the project has been successful.  Recently funded projects by the Trust include Pilling St John's Primary School which received funding towards the installation of a wind turbine at the school, providing energy and income to the school; and Trees for Health which received funding from the Trust to set up green woodworking area to utilise local coppice wood in Devon

If you would like further information on wind turbine grants and funding please call us on 01981 241 668 or email enquiries@nextgenerationturbines.com ;