On-site wind turbines can help businesses in the commercial and industrial sectors reduce costs and carbon emissions, according to a report by turbine supplier EWT Direct Wind.
The ‘Onsite Generation: Cutting Costs and Cutting Carbon’ report said that projects can pay for themselves within five to 10 years of installation, depending on wind conditions and percent of energy used locally.
It said medium scale turbines for on-site use have easier planning procedures in Germany and the UK.
“In Germany for instance, such turbines can be built outside of designated wind zones if over 51% of energy is consumed on-site,” EWT said.
The report also provides information on the logistics of on-site generation, from planning, development, and financing to operation.
It also offers a check-list of considerations to identify the suitability for an on-site generation self-consumption wind energy project prior to carrying out a feasibility study.
EWT chief marketing and sales officer Rob Van de Veerdonk said: “It is vital for businesses to think about decarbonising now, before their commercial operations are hurt by high energy prices and regulations on carbon emissions.
“At EWT, we believe the right approach to developing and building self-consumption wind energy projects can make this transition simple for businesses across the commercial and industrial sectors.”
“Right now, businesses across Western Europe are looking to reduce their carbon footprint – and not just big tech firms. High-intensity energy users at the mercy of power prices can benefit hugely from adopting wind turbines and generating their own power.”