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	In some situations, it is possible to install wind turbines at a property without the requirement for planning permission, as long as certain conditions are adhered to. This varies depending on factors including location, siting, type and so on. It is advisable to consult local authority to confirm the requirements. Further information can be found on the [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/windturbines/ Planning Portal website].		In some situations, it is possible to install wind turbines at a property without the requirement for planning permission, as long as certain conditions are adhered to. This varies depending on factors including location, siting, type and so on. It is advisable to consult local authority to confirm the requirements. Further information can be found on the [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/windturbines/ Planning Portal website].
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		+	See also [https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN04370/SN04370.pdf research briefing guidance 17 May 2024 'Planning onshore wind']

	= Building regulations =		= Building regulations =

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	* Wind farm.		* Wind farm.
	* Windmill.		* Windmill.
		+	* World leaders urged to embrace wind energy.
	* Zero carbon homes.		* Zero carbon homes.
	* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.		* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.

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	* [http://www.renewableuk.com/ RenewableUK].		* [http://www.renewableuk.com/ RenewableUK].

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	* Wind Energy in the United Kingdom.		* Wind Energy in the United Kingdom.
	* Wind farm.		* Wind farm.
		+	* Windmill.
	* Zero carbon homes.		* Zero carbon homes.
	* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.		* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.
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	* [http://www.renewableuk.com/ RenewableUK].		* [http://www.renewableuk.com/ RenewableUK].

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	A commercial wind turbine will typically include the following components:		A commercial wind turbine will typically include the following components:
−	*~~'''~~Tower~~'''~~: The main body of the turbine, which is typically cylindrical, and can be up to 75 metres tall.	+
−	*~~'''~~Rotor blades~~'''~~: Usually a turbine will have between one and three blades made from fibreglass-reinforced polyester or wood-epoxy. They can be up to 80 metres in diameter and rotate between 10-30 times per minute.	+	* Tower: The main body of the turbine, which is typically cylindrical, and can be up to 75 metres tall.
−	*~~'''~~Yaw mechanism~~'''~~: This will rotate the turbine to face the direction of the wind.	+	* Rotor blades: Usually a turbine will have between one and three blades made from fibreglass-reinforced polyester or wood-epoxy. They can be up to 80 metres in diameter and rotate between 10-30 times per minute.
−	*~~'''~~Wind speed and direction monitor~~'''~~: The wind direction is monitored with sensors and the tower head is turned to face the wind. At very high wind speeds, the turbines will be stopped to protect them from damage.	+	* Yaw mechanism: This will rotate the turbine to face the direction of the wind.
−	*~~'''~~Gear box~~'''~~: The majority of turbines are fitted with gear boxes but some now have direct drives.	+	* Wind speed and direction monitor: The wind direction is monitored with sensors and the tower head is turned to face the wind. At very high wind speeds, the turbines will be stopped to protect them from damage.
		+	* Gear box: The majority of turbines are fitted with gear boxes but some now have direct drives.

	= Small wind turbines =		= Small wind turbines =
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	Under the competent person scheme, it may be possible for an installer to certify the works without the requirement for local authority building control consent.		Under the competent person scheme, it may be possible for an installer to certify the works without the requirement for local authority building control consent.

−	= ~~Find out more~~ =	+	= Policy =
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		+	In March 2019, Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry announced the launch of a new joint government-industry Offshore Wind Sector Deal intended to supply a third of all UK electricity by 2030. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/offshore-wind-energy-revolution-to-provide-a-third-of-all-uk-electricity-by-2030 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/offshore-wind-energy-revolution-to-provide-a-third-of-all-uk-electricity-by-2030]
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
		+
		+	* Allowable solutions.
		+	* Biomass.
		+	* CHP.
		+	* Domestic micro-generation.
		+	* Earth-to-air heat exchangers.
		+	* Energy storage.
		+	* Feed in tariff.
		+	* Fuel cell.
		+	* Geothermal energy.
		+	* Geothermal piles
		+	* Ground energy options.
		+	* Ground pre-conditioning of supply air.
		+	* Ground source heat pumps.
		+	* Hydroelectricity.
		+	* Large scale solar thermal energy.
		+	* Renewable energy.
		+	* Renewable heat incentive.
		+	* Solar photovoltaics
		+	* Solar thermal systems.
		+	* Sustainability.
		+	* Sustainable development: energy challenge.
		+	* The Future of Electricity in Domestic Buildings.
		+	* Thermal labyrinths.
		+	* Tidal lagoon power.
		+	* Wind Energy in the United Kingdom.
		+	* Wind farm.
		+	* Zero carbon homes.
		+	* Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.

−	==~~= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===~~	+	= External references =
−	*Allowable solutions.	+
−	*Biomass.	+
−	*CHP.	+
−	*Domestic micro-generation.	+
−	*Earth-to-air heat exchangers.	+
−	*Energy storage.	+
−	*Feed in tariff.	+
−	*Fuel cell.	+
−	*Geothermal energy.	+
−	*Geothermal piles	+
−	*Ground energy options.	+
−	*Ground pre-conditioning of supply air.	+
−	*Ground source heat pumps.	+
−	*Hydroelectricity.	+
−	*Large scale solar thermal energy.	+
−	*Renewable energy.	+
−	*Renewable heat incentive.	+
−	*Solar photovoltaics	+
−	*Solar thermal systems.	+
−	*Sustainability.	+
−	*Sustainable development: energy challenge.	+
−	*The Future of Electricity in Domestic Buildings.	+
−	*Thermal labyrinths.	+
−	*Tidal lagoon power.	+
−	*Wind Energy in the United Kingdom.	+
−	*Wind farm.	+
−	*Zero carbon homes.	+
−	*Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.	+

−	~~=== External references ===~~	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/feed-in-tariffs Feed-in tariff scheme].
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/feed-in-tariffs Feed-in tariff scheme].	+	* [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/windturbines/ Planning Portal – Wind turbines.]
−	*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/windturbines/ Planning Portal – Wind turbines.]	+	* [http://www.renewableuk.com/ RenewableUK].
−	*[http://www.renewableuk.com/ RenewableUK].	+

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	People have harnessed the power of the wind for thousands of years, and with the ever-increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, wind energy is becoming a more important part of our generating mix.	+	People have harnessed the power of the wind for thousands of years, and with the ever-increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, wind energy is becoming a more important part of our generating mix.

	Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy they harnesses from the wind and turn it into electrical energy. They are typically installed onshore, however increasingly they are also being installed offshore, where there is more frequent and powerful wind. The size of developments vary from generating power for individual households, farms or local communities, right up to large, commercial wind farms.		Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy they harnesses from the wind and turn it into electrical energy. They are typically installed onshore, however increasingly they are also being installed offshore, where there is more frequent and powerful wind. The size of developments vary from generating power for individual households, farms or local communities, right up to large, commercial wind farms.
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	*Tidal lagoon power.		*Tidal lagoon power.
	*Wind Energy in the United Kingdom.		*Wind Energy in the United Kingdom.
		+	*Wind farm.
	*Zero carbon homes.		*Zero carbon homes.
	*Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.		*Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	People have harnessed the power of the wind for thousands of years, and with the ever-increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, wind energy is becoming ~~increasingly popular~~. ~~A wind turbine will~~ convert the kinetic energy it harnesses from the wind and turn it into electrical energy. They are typically installed onshore, however increasingly they are being installed offshore, where there is more frequent and powerful wind. The size of developments vary from generating power for individual households, farms or local communities, right up to large commercial wind farms.	+	People have harnessed the power of the wind for thousands of years, and with the ever-increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, wind energy is becoming a more important part of our generating mix.
		+
		+	Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy they harnesses from the wind and turn it into electrical energy. They are typically installed onshore, however increasingly they are also being installed offshore, where there is more frequent and powerful wind. The size of developments vary from generating power for individual households, farms or local communities, right up to large, commercial wind farms.

	= Components =		= Components =

−	A commercial wind turbine will typically ~~be composed of~~ the following components:	+	A commercial wind turbine will typically include the following components:
	*'''Tower''': The main body of the turbine, which is typically cylindrical, and can be up to 75 metres tall.		*'''Tower''': The main body of the turbine, which is typically cylindrical, and can be up to 75 metres tall.
−	*'''Rotor blades''': Usually a turbine will have between one and three blades made from fibreglass-reinforced polyester or wood-epoxy. They can be up to 80 metres in diameter and rotate between 10-30 ~~revolutions~~ per minute.	+	*'''Rotor blades''': Usually a turbine will have between one and three blades made from fibreglass-reinforced polyester or wood-epoxy. They can be up to 80 metres in diameter and rotate between 10-30 times per minute.
	*'''Yaw mechanism''': This will rotate the turbine to face the direction of the wind.		*'''Yaw mechanism''': This will rotate the turbine to face the direction of the wind.
	*'''Wind speed and direction monitor''': The wind direction is monitored with sensors and the tower head is turned to face the wind. At very high wind speeds, the turbines will be stopped to protect them from damage.		*'''Wind speed and direction monitor''': The wind direction is monitored with sensors and the tower head is turned to face the wind. At very high wind speeds, the turbines will be stopped to protect them from damage.
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	= Small wind turbines =		= Small wind turbines =

−	There are a variety of small and medium ~~size~~ turbines for household installations. The exact specification will depend on the individual’s requirements.	+	There are a variety of small and medium-sized turbines for household installations. The exact specification will depend on the individual’s requirements.

	A small wind turbine will usually suit an individual household or smallholding and can generate up to 50kW. They are usually up to 35 metres in height, depending on the siting.		A small wind turbine will usually suit an individual household or smallholding and can generate up to 50kW. They are usually up to 35 metres in height, depending on the siting.

−	A medium turbine would be suitable for an individual with more land, such as a large farm, community or business. They can range from 50 to 500kW in power and may be between 25 and 55 metres tall.	+	A medium turbine would be suitable for an individual with more land, such as a large farm, community or business. They can range from 50 to 500kW in power and may be between 25 and 55 metres tall.

	= Financial incentives =		= Financial incentives =

−	The generation of power through the installation of a wind turbine can ~~cut an~~ electricity ~~bill~~ and ~~can~~ in some situations qualify for the feed-in tariff scheme, under which consumers who generate their own electricity from a renewable or low-carbon source can qualify for a for each unit of electricity generated. Other applicable schemes include the Energy Efficiency Financing scheme, and previously, the Green Deal (cancelled in 2015).	+	The generation of power through the installation of a wind turbine can help reduce electricity bills and the need for power station generation, and in some situations can qualify for the feed-in tariff scheme, under which consumers who generate their own electricity from a renewable or low-carbon source can qualify for a payment for each unit of electricity generated. Other applicable schemes include the Energy Efficiency Financing scheme, and previously, the Green Deal (cancelled in 2015).

	= Planning permission =		= Planning permission =

−	In some situations, it is possible to install wind turbines at a property without the requirement for a planning ~~application~~, as long as certain conditions are adhered to. This varies depending on factors including location, siting, type and so on. It is advisable to consult local authority to confirm the requirements. Further information can be found on the [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/windturbines/ Planning Portal website].	+	In some situations, it is possible to install wind turbines at a property without the requirement for planning permission, as long as certain conditions are adhered to. This varies depending on factors including location, siting, type and so on. It is advisable to consult local authority to confirm the requirements. Further information can be found on the [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/windturbines/ Planning Portal website].

	= Building regulations =		= Building regulations =

−	Typically, for the installation of a turbine onto a property, the building regulations will apply.	+	Typically, for the installation of a turbine onto a property, the building regulations will apply.

−	For the installation of a standalone turbine, the electrical works will fall under the regulations, but the actual installation ~~will~~ not.	+	For the installation of a standalone turbine, the electrical works will fall under the regulations, but the actual installation may not.

	Under the competent person scheme, it may be possible for an installer to certify the works without the requirement for local authority building control consent.		Under the competent person scheme, it may be possible for an installer to certify the works without the requirement for local authority building control consent.

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= Introduction =

People have harnessed the power of the wind for thousands of years, and with the ever-increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, wind energy is becoming increasingly popular. A wind turbine will convert the kinetic energy it harnesses from the wind and turn it into electrical energy. They are typically installed onshore, however increasingly they are being installed offshore, where there is more frequent and powerful wind. The size of developments vary from generating power for individual households, farms or local communities, right up to large commercial wind farms.

= Components =

A commercial wind turbine will typically be composed of the following components:
*'''Tower''': The main body of the turbine, which is typically cylindrical, and can be up to 75 metres tall.
*'''Rotor blades''': Usually a turbine will have between one and three blades made from fibreglass-reinforced polyester or wood-epoxy. They can be up to 80 metres in diameter and rotate between 10-30 revolutions per minute.
*'''Yaw mechanism''': This will rotate the turbine to face the direction of the wind.
*'''Wind speed and direction monitor''': The wind direction is monitored with sensors and the tower head is turned to face the wind. At very high wind speeds, the turbines will be stopped to protect them from damage.
*'''Gear box''': The majority of turbines are fitted with gear boxes but some now have direct drives.

= Small wind turbines =

There are a variety of small and medium size turbines for household installations. The exact specification will depend on the individual’s requirements.

A small wind turbine will usually suit an individual household or smallholding and can generate up to 50kW. They are usually up to 35 metres in height, depending on the siting.

A medium turbine would be suitable for an individual with more land, such as a large farm, community or business. They can range from 50 to 500kW in power and may be between 25 and 55 metres tall.

= Financial incentives =

The generation of power through the installation of a wind turbine can cut an electricity bill and can in some situations qualify for the feed-in tariff scheme, under which consumers who generate their own electricity from a renewable or low-carbon source can qualify for a for each unit of electricity generated. Other applicable schemes include the Energy Efficiency Financing scheme, and previously, the Green Deal (cancelled in 2015).

= Planning permission =

In some situations, it is possible to install wind turbines at a property without the requirement for a planning application, as long as certain conditions are adhered to. This varies depending on factors including location, siting, type and so on. It is advisable to consult local authority to confirm the requirements. Further information can be found on the [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/windturbines/ Planning Portal website].

= Building regulations =

Typically, for the installation of a turbine onto a property, the building regulations will apply.

For the installation of a standalone turbine, the electrical works will fall under the regulations, but the actual installation will not.

Under the competent person scheme, it may be possible for an installer to certify the works without the requirement for local authority building control consent.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
*Allowable solutions.
*Biomass.
*CHP.
*Domestic micro-generation.
*Earth-to-air heat exchangers.
*Energy storage.
*Feed in tariff.
*Fuel cell.
*Geothermal energy.
*Geothermal piles
*Ground energy options.
*Ground pre-conditioning of supply air.
*Ground source heat pumps.
*Hydroelectricity.
*Large scale solar thermal energy.
*Renewable energy.
*Renewable heat incentive.
*Solar photovoltaics
*Solar thermal systems.
*Sustainability.
*Sustainable development: energy challenge.
*The Future of Electricity in Domestic Buildings.
*Thermal labyrinths.
*Tidal lagoon power.
*Wind Energy in the United Kingdom.
*Zero carbon homes.
*Zero carbon non-domestic buildings.

=== External references ===
*[https://www.gov.uk/feed-in-tariffs Feed-in tariff scheme].
*[http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/windturbines/ Planning Portal – Wind turbines.]
*[http://www.renewableuk.com/ RenewableUK].

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