Economics

The average revenue from the generation from this wind turbine is $700/year at a retail rate of 11.7 cents/kWh. Therefore the cost to maintain this equipment is $447/year more than the revenue from the power generation. This does not include the cost to amortize the initial investment of $50,000 at 6% interest, which over a 20 year period, would be $4,359/year. At this time, wind turbine values are not included in the total residential property value determination. It is suggested that a homeowner check with their insurance company on any additional insurance premiums required with purchase of a wind turbine.