Wind Turbine Profit Calculator

Wind Turbine Investment Parameters

Turbine Specifications

Turbine Capacity (kW)

Number of Turbines

Capacity Factor (%)

Average wind conditions affect this (20-50% typical)

Electricity Price ($/MWh)

Financial Parameters

Initial Investment ($)

Annual O&M Costs ($/kW)

Operations & Maintenance costs

Project Lifespan (years)

Discount Rate (%)

Electricity Price Escalation (%/year)

Investment Analysis Results

Annual Energy Production

Annual Revenue (Year 1)

Net Present Value

Payback Period

Profitability Metrics

IRR:

ROI:

Profit Margin:

Annual Cash Flow

Revenue:

O&M Costs:

Net Cash Flow:

Lifetime Totals

Total Revenue:

Total Costs:

Total Profit:

Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)

Break-even electricity price for this project

Investment Recommendation

Understanding Wind Turbine Investments

Key Formulas

Annual Energy Production:
Capacity × Number of Turbines × 8760 hours × Capacity Factor

LCOE:
(Initial Investment + PV of O&M Costs) ÷ PV of Energy Production

NPV:
Sum of (Annual Cash Flow ÷ (1 + Discount Rate)^Year) - Initial Investment

Investment Factors

Wind Resource: Higher capacity factors mean better wind conditions and more revenue
Location: Consider transmission costs, grid access, and local electricity prices
Technology: Larger, more efficient turbines often have better economics
Incentives: Tax credits, renewable energy certificates, and subsidies can improve returns
Power Purchase Agreements: Long-term contracts can provide stable revenue

Typical Ranges

Capacity Factor:
Onshore: 25-45%
Offshore: 35-50%

Initial Cost:
Onshore: $1,200-2,000/kW
Offshore: $3,000-5,000/kW

O&M Costs:
Onshore: $25-50/kW/year
Offshore: $75-150/kW/year