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Turbotricity is designing a domestic wind turbine specifically for the households wanting to cover their electicity costs. Our robust 2.5kw downwind turbine is designed to withstand winds of 65m/sec (145mph) using the very latest in blade design and electronics to optomise the power generation capabilities.
We have our first turbines up and running in Cork, Limerick and Meath and expect to install further machines in the coming weeks. We have finalised our pricing structure, and can either supply hardware for DIY installations at €9,000 plus VAT or systems fully installed for €13,500 including VAT. Both prices include turbine, 11.5m free-standing galvanised tower, grid-tie inverter, controller and electronics required.
You can follow our progress in this development by clicking here to read our blog. If you would like to get further information, please contact us by clicking here, or download our brochure (currently in draft form) by clicking here.
The North Atlantic coastal region is an ideal site for the generation of wind power. While this potential is being utilisied in large scale wind farms, the development of domestic wind turbines has been very slow in Ireland. This has been hampered by a number of factors:
- Slow movement on the Feed in Tarriff for the grid (though this, thankfully has now changed)
- Poor support structure for those interested in installing domestic wind turbines
- Turbines that are either too expensive or too flimsy
Ireland’s high mean wind speeds coupled with the ubiquity of one off housing positions the country as an ideal place for domestic wind power generation. Naturally it’s not for everyone, however in the right site it can be a wonderful source of sustainable energy. The recent agreement that ESB will purchase surplus power from wind turbines will mean that people have a viable means of offsetting the cost of the turbine.
