diff --git a/technic/config.lua b/technic/config.lua
index bfe3273..668e7db 100644
--- a/technic/config.lua
+++ b/technic/config.lua
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ local defaults = {
 	enable_rubber_tree_generation = "true",
 	enable_marble_generation = "true",
 	enable_granite_generation = "true",
+	enable_wind_mill = "false",
 }
 
 for k, v in pairs(defaults) do
diff --git a/technic/machines/MV/init.lua b/technic/machines/MV/init.lua
index fbd561f..af0f556 100644
--- a/technic/machines/MV/init.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/MV/init.lua
@@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ dofile(path.."/electric_furnace.lua")
 dofile(path.."/grinder.lua")
 dofile(path.."/solar_array.lua")
 dofile(path.."/tool_workshop.lua")
-dofile(path.."/wind_mill.lua")
+if technic.config:get_bool("enable_wind_mill") then
+	dofile(path.."/wind_mill.lua")
+end
 
 -- The power radiator supplies appliances with inductive coupled power:
 -- Lighting and associated textures is taken directly from VanessaE's homedecor and made electric.