Small Wind Turbine Installation Service

Install small wind turbines for rural properties and farms

Startup Cost
$80,000-$400,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
18-30 months
Profit Potential
$25,000-$125,000/month

Overview

Small wind installers charge $30,000-$100,000 per turbine installation.

Installing 15-40 turbines annually generates $300,000-$1,500,000 with 20-35% margins.

In 2025, farms and rural properties use wind for energy independence.

Services include wind resource assessment ($1,500-$5,000), small wind turbine installation (5-100 kW systems), tower construction and foundations, electrical integration and grid connection, hybrid solar/wind systems, and maintenance programs.

Successful installers assess wind resources accurately, design appropriate turbine size, handle zoning and permits, integrate with electrical systems, and provide reliable installations.

Rural property owners and farms as clients.

Marketing through agricultural communities, rural electric cooperatives, renewable energy programs, farm equipment dealers, and agricultural publications.

Required Skills

  • Wind Energy Systems
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Integration
  • Crane Operations
  • Permitting/Zoning
  • Resource Assessment

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • High per-installation revenue
  • Farms and rural areas suitable for wind
  • Long-term maintenance contracts
  • Energy independence appealing
  • Government incentives available

Cons

  • Niche market with limited customers
  • High equipment and installation costs
  • Complex permitting and zoning
  • Need specialized installation equipment
  • Weather and site-dependent viability

How to Get Started

  1. Get wind energy training and certifications
  2. Invest in installation equipment and partnerships
  3. Build wind turbine supplier relationships
  4. Market to farms and rural properties
  5. Conduct wind resource assessments
  6. Design and permit wind installations
  7. Install wind turbines and provide maintenance

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