Industrial Energy
100kW Wind Turbines for Industrial Facilities
On-site wind generation for industrial facilities. Reduce electricity costs, eliminate demand charges, and achieve your sustainability goals.
Industry Challenge
The Rising Cost of Industrial Energy
Industrial facilities face mounting energy costs, grid reliability issues, and pressure to reduce carbon emissions.
Peak Demand Charges
Demand charges can represent 30-50% of industrial electricity bills, creating unpredictable costs.
Grid Reliability Issues
Production downtime from grid outages and power quality issues costs thousands per hour.
ESG Pressure
Customers and investors demand carbon reduction commitments but renewable procurement is complex.
Rising Energy Costs
Industrial electricity rates continue to climb, with demand charges and time-of-use pricing eating into margins.
On-Site Wind Generation
Dedicated wind turbines at your facility generate power directly behind the meter, reducing grid purchases.
Demand Charge Reduction
Wind generation during peak periods reduces demand charges and flattens your load profile.
Energy Security
Hybrid systems with storage provide backup power and protection against grid instability.
Fixed Energy Costs
Renewable systems deliver predictable energy pricing for 10-25 years, protecting against utility rate increases.
Our Solution
Wind Power for Your Facility
Northern Power Systems delivers on-site wind generation tailored to industrial energy needs. Whether through direct ownership or a zero-capital PPA, we help you take control of your energy costs.
Key Benefits
Why Industrial Wind?
Reduce electricity costs 30-50%
Eliminate or reduce demand charges
Fixed energy pricing with PPAs
Meet corporate sustainability goals
Energy security and resilience
No capital investment with PPA model
Proven Results
Industrial Case Studies
Real-world examples of behind-the-meter wind installations
100 kW
Wind Turbine for a Parking Lot
Configuration: 1 NPS 100C – 27 – 37
Result: delivered in 6 months
10% annual savings
100 kW
Wind Turbine for a Parking Lot
Configuration: 1 NPS 100C – 27 – 37
Result: delivered in 6 months
10% annual savings
100 kW
Wind Turbine for a Parking Lot
Configuration: 1 NPS 100C – 27 – 37
Result: delivered in 6 months
10% annual savings
Frequently Asked Questions on Wind for Industrial Applications
How do I reduce my industrial electricity bill with wind power?
The most effective approach is to install a behind-the-meter wind turbine sized to your facility’s baseload consumption. The turbine generates electricity that offsets retail grid purchases in real time. Combined with battery storage, coverage can extend through low-wind periods. Typical industrial facilities achieve 15–30% energy bill reduction with a single 100kW turbine.
Wind power vs natural gas for industrial energy costs — which is better?
For long-term energy cost certainty, on-site wind power outperforms natural gas generation in most scenarios. Wind eliminates fuel price exposure, qualifies for significant tax incentives in different states, unavailable to fossil fuel systems, and has near-zero operating costs post-installation. Natural gas offers higher capacity factors but at the cost of ongoing fuel expense and carbon liability.
What wind speed does an industrial site need for a wind turbine?
NPS 100kW turbines begin generating power at cut-in speeds of approximately 3.5 m/s. Sites with average annual wind speeds of 5.5 m/s or above are generally viable for commercial wind energy. NPS provides a free wind resource assessment to determine suitability before any project commitment.