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Generation and Cost Estimates for Small to Large Wind Turbines

An explanation on the estimates:

The information contained in this document is based on actual data collected by the REC from Class 2 and Class 3 wind resources. The kilowatt hours per year (kWh/yr) outputs were calculated using the computer software Windographer which is designed specifically for such purposes. Actual kWh/yr will vary on the project site and turbine among other factors. The cost estimates were obtained from various manufacturers. These cost estimates will vary depending on the site, turbine manufacturer, interconnection, finance strategy, and other factors.

For a list of mid to large wind turbine manufacturers please visit Windustry’s site http://www.windustry.org/companies?filter1%5B%5D=187. For a list of small wind turbine manufacturers, please visit the Small Wind section of our online Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Directory www.francis.edu/REC_smallwind.htm.


 

Wind Turbine Output and Cost Estimates

Turbine

Annual kWh/yr range

Cost Range

.9kW*

1128-1,216

$                   1,919 - 2,159

1.8kW*

4,331 - 5,100

15,000 - 16,350

10kW*

16,611 - 17,424

60,000 - 65,000

50kW*

87,382-98,542

210000 - 215,000

65 kW

102,780-108,135

247,000 - 250,100

100kW

125,122 - 190,971

300,000 - 306,500

250kW

442,773-473,156

350,000 - 400,000

330 - 350kW

551,428 - 665,933

400,000 - 500,000

600 - 660kW

1,101,975 - 1,288,504

1,150,000 - 1,600,000

750kW

1,392,223 - 1,489,869

1,000,000 - 1,500,000

800kW

1,474,800 - 1,490,365

1,000,000 - 1,500,000

850kW

1,350,288 - 1,711,116

1,000,000 - 1,500,000

900kW

1,420,239 -1,514,051

1,500,000 - 1,750,000

1 - 1.3MW

1,731,866 - 2,449,596

2,000,000 - 2,500,000

1.5 - 1.8MW

2,426,788 - 4,475,545

2,000,000 - 2,500,000

2MW

2,931,611 - 4,713,165

3,000,000 - 3,500,000

3MW

5,167,816 - 5,179,289

4,000,000 - 4,500,000

2.3 - 2.75MW

3,762,661 - 9,334,291

3,000,000 - 3,500,000

*The cost estimates for these turbines is for total installed costs. All other cost estimates are for the turbine only.

 

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