Examining the financial performance of micro-generation wind projects and the subsidy effect of feed-in tariffs for urban locations in the United Kingdom

► Feed-in tariff (FIT) policy for urban UK small wind projects. ► Determination of economic attractiveness (NPV) of projects. ► Application of performance data from Warwick Wind Trials. ► Need for higher tariff rate to provide average project with NPV>0. ► Recommend reconsideration of FIT policy for urban small wind projects.