About Pricing

There are many things that come together to form a working wind generator. That being the case, it is fairly difficult to give any real price estimates until we have looked your specific situation over and come up with a good number. We never charge for estimates.

The following information will hopefully give you an idea of the complexity of bringing a wind generator to life, and will let you know exactly what to expect.

Remember the 30% tax rebate on total installation price!

The Foundation [Click For Image]

Just like a home, the beginning of a wind generator is the foundation. For a standard installation, anywhere from 5 to 8 cubic yards of concrete are needed. This creates a 30,000 pound foothold for the pole to hold on to, ensuring that even in the highest winds, your generator stays put. A pretty safe guess is about $100 per yard of concrete, but its price, like many commodities, changes almost daily. Depending on your local soil, you may need more or less concrete to safely hold your generator, this will affect cost.

The Pole [Click For Image]

The pole is one of the most important, and expensive parts of a wind generator installation. Great care must be taken to select a pole that will handle the massive forces that will be acting on it daily. We have researched many poles, and have found several that meet and exceed the requirements of our generators. There are several different sizes and styles available, and we can assist you in picking one of the right height for your location.

The following diagram will give you an idea of why pole sizes vary by site:

Your location and surrounding objects, as well as local geography may affect the size of pole you need, which affects the price.

The Crane [Click For Image]

A very large crane must be used to install the pole properly and safely on its foundation. Rates from area to area will vary, but $150 an hour with a 4 hour minimum is fairly standard. Depending on your distance from the cranes home base, and other factors (obstacles that the crane must overcome to place itself correctly for example) will affect the time needed, and end cost.

The Generator [Click For Image]

The generator itself is the main attraction of any wind installation. Its cost varies a bit from month to month, depending on supply and demand, but a good estimate is about $6200 as of writing. If you are including the 30% tax credit, the price is more in the range of $4300.