What do Large Wind Turbines Need? The site must have a strong wind resource (minimum annual average of 11-13 mph at 30 meters above the ground). The site must be close to high-voltage three-phase power lines so the turbines can be connected to the electric grid. (Single phase power is acceptable for small wind turbines.) The site should be in a rural location that will not raise objections from neighbors. The site should be elevated above surrounding terrain and be free of obstacles that could diminish its wind resource. Developers often look for a site where they can contract for adjacent land in order to protect their wind access from future buildings or trees that might obstruct the wind resource. It is a good idea for you to know as much as you can about your land and the value of your wind resource before you begin negotiating with developers, other investors, or landowners, or pursue your own financing. The more you know, the more value your land has. Also, remember that even if your land is not ideal for wind turbines, you could still invest in another wind project in your community. Important Information About Large Turbine Projects What do Large Wind Turbines Need? Siting and Permitting Tasks Technology What is Interconnection and Transmission? Project Costs and Financing How much will my Operation Costs be? How do you Finance Large Wind Projects? Large Wind Turbine Distributors Regional Wind Developers

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