Objects such as trees and houses create turbulence. This reduces the energy a turbine can extract from the wind and stresses on the turbine components. The higher a turbine is placed the more power is generated. Local geography also needs to be considered. The power of the wind is easy to feel and the sight of a wind turbine rotating in the wind provokes a lot of interest.
Proper location is critical to the success of a wind turbine installation.
The determining factor of a good location is the amount of wind that is available. Unlike photovoltaic modules, wind turbines have moving parts. Periodic maintenance of bearings, brushes and shafts is required. It is important when installing a wind generator to consider how easy it will be to access the generator and remove it. Towers are a critical component of wind power systems.