Picking the Best Location for a Wind Turbine
Where you choose to build your wind turbine is important. Remember that if nearby houses, tree lines and silos obstruct the full force of the wind from your wind turbine, you will not be able to generate as much power.
Also keep the following in mind:
- Wind speeds are always higher at the top of a hill, on a shoreline, and in places clear of trees and other structures.
- Remember that trees grow over the years; wind turbine towers do not.
- Inform neighbours of your plans to avoid conflict later on.
- Be courteous. Keep the turbine as far away from neighbours as possible. 250-300 m away is typical.
- Check with the local government for any other bylaws and regulations about zoning.
Wind speeds tend to be higher on the top of a ridge or hill, and for that reason it is a good idea to locate wind turbines at hilly locations. Just remember to keep your turbine away from high turbulence. Neighbours must also be taken into consideration when picking a spot to build your turbine. The farther your wind turbine site is from neighbouring houses, the better.
Do not expect your wind turbine to generate the same amount of power all the time. The wind speed at a single location may vary considerably, and this can have a significant impact on the power production from a wind turbine (Figure 3). Even if the wind speed varies by only 10%, the power production from a wind turbine can vary by up to 25%!
Figure 3. Example of wind speed distribution by hour of the day. Values shown are monthly averages of measurements made by anemometers. (Source: US Department of Energy)
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