Wind power

Wind power is becoming increasingly popular as a source of renewable energy. Many people associate wind power with the enormous tower turbines in wind farms. However, as a wider range of smaller domestic wind generators (also referred to as turbines) have become available wind power is becoming a more viable option for home use.

Find out how a wind generator works and what issues you will need to consider to determine the most suitable system for your needs.

If you are interested in installing a small, grid-connected wind generator to your home or office there are important guidelines you must follow when planning to connect a small generator to the electricity network (PDF, 117KB). You should also read the important terms of connection to the electricity network (PDF, 265KB) for renewable energy generation.

If are an ActewAGL electricity customer living in NSW with an annual electricity consumption of up to 160 megawatt hours (MWh), and you are planning to install a grid-connected wind turbine, you may be eligible to participate in the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme.

If you live in the ACT and wish to install a grid-connected generator you may eligible for the ACT feed-in tariff.

If you do not receive the ACT feed-in-tariff you may still be eligible to receive payment for the renewable energy that you generate through our Solar Buyback scheme.

Whether or not you decide to install a wind generator, why not opt for ActewAGL's green energy program, Greenchoice for your electricity account? By paying only a small additional amount on your electricity bill each day, we will purchase energy on your behalf from renewable energysources like mini hydro, wind power and biomass power plants.