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These are either mounted on a pole in your garden, or in some cases fixed to your roof. They can either be grid-tied or used to charge a battery. A lot of different makes are now on the market, but which is best for you? And what about planning permission? Find out more by following the links below:

• Read about the options available for measuring your wind speed prior to investing in a turbine.

• Find out why we recommend you should measure your wind speed with an anemometer.

• Read a case study on installing the FuturEnergy turbine.

• More information regarding planning permission for wind turbines can be found here.

• Worried about the turbine harming your local bird population ? Read on to find out the facts for small wind turbines, the manufacturers response, and the RSPB's opinion on the matter

• We also review the issue of noise and vibration from turbines - how real is this problem?

• Find out about a build your own wind turbine course, as well as some info on DIY wind turbines . 

• Finally visit our reviews section to find out which turbine is right for you!