Freestanding Towers—If aesthetics, not cost, are a primary concern, a freestanding tower might be
your first choice. There are no guy wires, no tilting involved, and freestanding towers only need a
modest space for the tower base. Freestanding towers take two basic forms. Both types are usually
assembled on the ground and lifted with a crane. The most common version is the three-legged style,
with tubular legs connected by angle iron braces. The other option is a monopole tower—a single
tube similar to what is used for utility-scale wind turbines, only smaller. These are often quite
expensive and are out of reach financially for most small-scale renewable energy users. A
freestanding tower will cost at least one-third to one-half more than a tilt-up or fixed, guyed tower.