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What determines the cost of installing a wind turbine?

One factor—more than any other—determines the cost of installing a wind turbine; and that is whether it's being installed on dry land (i.e. 'onshore'), or if it's being installed out in the ocean—as part of an array of wind turbines (i.e. an offshore wind farm.)

How much does a wind farm cost?

The location of a wind farm can have a profound effect on cost. While a wind turbine in Europe or the United States can cost about $1 million per MW, turbines installed in countries like Brazil can be as cheap as $500,000 per MW. Once the turbines are erected, they must be wired to the electrical grid.

How much does a 15 MW offshore wind turbine cost?

A giant 15 MW offshore wind turbine can cost many millions of dollars to install out at sea. Before I start explaining what the costs are, and why they differ so much, here's a handy chart to show you at a glance how much each different type of turbine costs to install, depending on where you're installing it.

How much does a wind turbine cost?

Dramatic Cost Range: Wind turbine costs span from $700 for small residential units to over $20 million for offshore turbines, with total project costs varying from $10,000 to $4,000+ per kW installed depending on scale and location.