What types of towers are available for mounting wind turbines?
A. Monopole Towers: Self-supporting monopole towers utilize a tapered cylindrical structure. They do not utilize guy wires. Climbing pegs may be provided optionally. Advantages: Self-supporting monopole towers provide the smallest footprint of all wind turbine towers and sleek, attractive aesthetics. They may be made climbable – an advantage for individuals who enjoy climbing. Disadvantages: Self-supporting monopole towers are the second (to guy-less tilt-up towers) most expensive tower type for wind turbines. B. Self-Supporting Lattice (a.k.a. Free-Standing Truss) Towers: Self-supporting lattice towers utilize 3- or 4-legged lattice structures without guy wires. Advantages: Self-supporting lattice towers have relatively small footprint, as there are no guy wires. They are climbable- an advantage for individuals who enjoy climbing. Disadvantages: Self-supporting lattice towers are generally more expensive than guyed towers but less expensive than monopole or guy-less tilt-up towers. Th
