The UK represents one of the best locations in the world for the installation of small wind turbines. Not only is it one of the windiest countries in Europe, but generating energy using small wind allows customers to receive some of the strongest government incentives in the world through the UK's Feed in Tariff (FIT) scheme. The UK has the largest base of quietrevolution turbines today, with over 100 turbines installed in schools and colleges, corporate businesses, government and commercial offices - all generating a proportion of their own energy needs on site and with the unique combination of quiet operation and pleasing aesthetics. The UK's high population density means that there are many sites suitable for installations in "developed" areas, near to people and buildings and along coastlines which present many opportunities to exploit some of the best on-shore wind conditions in Europe.
The Feed in Tariff (FIT) is worth 27p for every kWh generated, whether exported or used, and the FIT scheme makes it easy to claim this incentive. You simply need to advise your electricity supplier, register your turbine and provide readings to your electricity provider. Maximum value is usually realised by using the energy you generate on site - remember you save the cost of the electricity you generate too, so in all this can be worth up to 40p per kWh.
The UK's new Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) ensures turbines and installers in the UK meet suitable standards in order to secure the government incentives. So by selecting a turbine and installer which allow you to claim Feed In Tariffs, you will also gain peace of mind that your selection has been rigorously certified. The qr5 will complete its product certification by the end of 2010 and until that point it is on the interim list of eligible products for Feed In Tariffs.
We have carefully selected the distributors of our product in the UK 7 Ireland for their experience and honest and straightforward approach. It is essential for quietrevolution and the small wind industry that we only install in suitable locations and the customer knows what to expect in terms of his generating capacity. Our distributors are all MCS certified installers and will provide you with a professional and efficient service. Maintenance on your product will be carried out by quietrevolution for all installations in the UK so we have a clear ongoing interest in the quality of the installation of our turbines.
Our distributors are listed on the website, all of whom will be able to provide you with the further information you need relating to your site and how to install one of our wind turbines.
