VOICED: Harnessing the wind in your backyard

The video discusses Guy Baird's experience with setting up a wind turbine, highlighting the initial costs and expected financial returns. It covers the benefits of tax credits and the potential for selling excess energy back to the grid. The video also addresses market challenges, such as the disparity in incentives between solar and wind energy, and notes the growing trend of private wind turbine ownership.

What was the initial cost for G Baird's wind turbine project?

• €15,000

• €23,000

• €30,000

• €8,000

How long does G Baird expect it will take to recover the startup costs?

• 10-12 years

• 5-6 years

• 3-4 years

• 8-9 years

What percentage of daily electricity needs can the turbine supply at full capacity?

• 100%

• 50%

• 90%

• 70%

What happens to the excess energy produced by the turbine?

• It is used to power neighboring homes

• It is stored for later use

• It is sold back to the National Grid

• It is wasted

How does the income from selling solar energy compare to wind energy?

• Solar energy earns less than wind energy

• Solar energy earns slightly more than wind energy

• Solar energy earns the same as wind energy

• Solar energy earns two to four times more than wind energy