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They are terrible. Source: I worked for one of the UKs highest profile and now bankrupt micro wind generation companies for years.

Pros: Less need for moving power a long way. (This is a lie because you can't generate enough power in the urban environment anyway.)

Cons: Maintenance is much more expensive. Less wind. More turbulence.



Hah, thanks for confirming my suspicions with professional experience.




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