Dramatic Cost Range: Wind turbine costs span from $700 for small residential units to over $20 million for offshore turbines, with total project costs varying from $10,000 to $4,000+ per kW installed depending on scale and location. Commercial Projects Offer Best Economics: Utility-scale wind. . A utility-scale wind turbine costs between $1. 2 million per MW of installed nameplate capacity. − Data and results are derived from 2023 commissioned plants. . The cost of wind turbines depends on multiple variables including the size of the turbine, site conditions, technology used, and scale of the project. These factors collectively determine the initial investment and ongoing expenses. Larger turbines, meant to power entire homes or businesses, can cost between $50,000 and $80,000 per kilowatt of power. .