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Wind Turbine Finance

Finance small commercial wind turbines from £20,000 to £600,000, for farms and rural sites with a strong wind resource. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a wind turbine?

Yes, wind turbines are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £20,000 to £600,000, and most deals are written over 12–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.

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Typical Cost

£20k – £600k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Wind resource assessment recommended first

Rates From

5.3% APR

What would a wind turbine cost per month?

£120,000
10%
60 months
9%
£0

Your estimate

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Pre-filled with a typical wind turbine price. Indicative only, not a quote.

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Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 5.7% APR
Term
12–84 months
Deposit
10–20%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
Businesses wanting to own the turbine and its generation

Finance Lease

Rate
From 5.3% APR
Term
12–84 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for
Tax-efficient, claim 100% of payments against profit

Operating Lease

Rate
From 6.2% APR
Term
24–60 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at end
Best for
Off balance sheet, suits variable-output revenue

Representative example

On a purchase price of £120,000: a 10% deposit of £12,000, then 48 monthly payments of £2,531 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £133,488, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.

What buyers actually specify

Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.

Machine or specification Guide price Type
Britwind H900 (6kW) £30,000 – £45,000 installed Small Commercial Turbine
EWT DW54 (15kW) £80,000 – £120,000 installed Small Commercial Turbine
EWT DW61 (Small Commercial Class) £150,000 – £250,000 installed Mid-Scale Turbine
Norvento nED100 (100kW) £280,000 – £420,000 installed Mid-Scale Commercial Turbine

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Tax benefits

Small commercial wind turbines generally qualify as plant and machinery for capital allowances, so a business can typically set some or all of the installed cost against taxable profits through the Annual Investment Allowance or other first-year reliefs, subject to your total qualifying spend for the year. Any export tariff or scheme terms for small-scale wind change over time, so confirm current arrangements with your installer or supplier rather than assuming a fixed rate.

Market context

The realistic buyer is almost always a farm or other rural business with open land, planning tolerance for a tall structure, and, most importantly, a genuinely strong and well-documented wind resource at the specific site, since output varies enormously with local terrain, turbulence and average wind speed and cannot be assumed from a general regional figure. Foundation, grid connection and, particularly, planning permission for a structure of meaningful height are usually the items that add the most cost and time to a project beyond the turbine itself. Because output is inherently variable rather than constant, wind is often paired with battery storage on the same site to smooth generation, and it's worth deciding early whether that pairing is part of the plan before setting a finance amount.

Bad credit?

Several of our 200+ lenders specialise in businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options exist. Checking your options here does not affect your credit score, because we do not run a credit search to match you. A lender will run their own checks only if you decide to apply.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my site has a good enough wind resource?
This needs proper assessment rather than assumption, using local wind speed data, terrain analysis and ideally on-site anemometer measurement over a period of months, since wind resource varies substantially even between nearby sites depending on elevation, obstructions and local topography. A reputable wind turbine supplier will normally carry out or commission this assessment before quoting, and it's worth treating that assessment as a precondition for financing rather than an optional extra.
Do I need planning permission for a small commercial wind turbine?
In almost all cases, yes, particularly for turbines above a few kW, since height, noise, shadow flicker and visual impact are all planning considerations that local authorities assess individually. Permission timelines and requirements vary significantly by area and can take several months. It's worth applying for planning consent, or at least a pre-application enquiry, before committing to finance, since the outcome can affect turbine size and siting.
Can wind and battery storage be financed together?
Yes, most lenders will consider funding a turbine and an associated battery system as one facility, provided both are itemised on the supplier's invoice. Pairing wind with storage helps smooth its naturally variable output, which can make on-site use more valuable than exporting surplus generation at a lower rate. It's worth discussing this combination with your installer at the design stage rather than adding storage later.
What deposit is needed for wind turbine finance?
For hire purchase, most lenders ask for 10–20% deposit. Finance leases and operating leases typically require no deposit. Given the site-specific risk involved (wind resource, planning, grid connection), lenders will usually want the wind assessment, planning consent and grid connection offer confirmed before finalising terms, rather than lending against a turbine quote alone. Newer businesses or those with a thinner credit file may be asked for a deposit toward the higher end of that range, while an established business with several years of accounts can sometimes negotiate it lower, so it's worth discussing your specific position with a broker before assuming a fixed figure.
How quickly can I get wind turbine finance approved?
The finance decision itself is often quick, sometimes within a few days once documentation is complete, but the overall project timeline is usually set by planning permission and grid connection, both of which can take several months. We'd recommend starting those processes well before applying for finance, so funds can be drawn down once the project is genuinely ready to proceed.

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