Government Legislation
The government, in order to address the twin challenges of tackling climate change
and insuring energy security, need to dramatically increase energy generation from low-carbon
sources and make the UK attractive to low carbon businesses increasing the amount of electricity
generated from renewable sources is central to their efforts in moving to a low carbon economy.
Follow the links below to view some of the government policies which are driving this.
Renewable Electricity Financial Incentives
Northern Ireland Financial Incentives
Realising the Potentials of Renuwable Energy in Northern Ireland
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Return on Investment
Once you have found your average wind speed use the table below to see how much income you could be generating.
Average Windspeed m/s |
kw/hour |
kw/day |
Annual Profit Based on Price/kw |
12p |
14p |
16p |
18p |
20p |
22p |
23p |
6 |
31.8 |
763.2 |
£33,428 |
£38,999 |
£44,571 |
£50,142 |
£55,713 |
£61,285 |
£64,070 |
7 |
52.5 |
1260 |
£55,188 |
£64,386 |
£73,584 |
£82,872 |
£91,980 |
£101,178 |
£105,777 |
8 |
82.4 |
1977.6 |
£86,619 |
£101,055 |
£115,492 |
£129,928 |
£144,365 |
£158,801 |
£166,019 |
9 |
114.5 |
2748 |
£120,362 |
£140,423 |
£160,483 |
£180,543 |
£200,604 |
£220,664 |
£230,694 |
10 |
148.3 |
3559.2 |
£155,893 |
£181,875 |
£207,857 |
£233,839 |
£259,821 |
£285,803 |
£298,795 |
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