Homemade wind turbine

If you're looking for a cool alternative energy project - no doubt a very cool bonding project to share with the kids - then building this vertical axis wind turbine has got to be right up there. Just don't expect it to go powering your washing machine anytime soon (output is roughly estimated at 50 watts) - but hey, you've got to start somewhere right? The turbine is based on the use of 4 inch PVC pipes, cut in half, for the blades with the blades mounted on bicycle rims. The structure is…

This small wind-mill generator powers a 10-meter colorful tape lights that is used to decorate the backyard. Mount it in an open place and the colorful tape lights will light up with the wind without batteries or external power supply. The brightness of the tape lights varies with the strength of the wind. The stronger the wind, the brighter the lights. Add a touch of dynamic color to your backyard on windy evenings! Assemble this small wind-mill generator with your kids and fix it in an…

Old PC Fan ----> Wind Turbine in 10 Minutes: I looked at some old PC Fans I have and thought that they can be used as Small Wind Turbines. Backyard Wind Turbines: Harness wind power with simple and fun projects It has been my dream for a long time to make a wind turbine generator even to ligh…

Building a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine ( VAWT ): When building this turbine we will be using some powertools.If you are not used to working with powertools ask someone who knows how to use them.After building this turbine you will still need you fingers so.PLEASE BE CAREFULL !!!

Alternative Energy Systems

In this project, you will learn how to build a mini wind turbine that can complement your solar generator system. The wind turbine serves as an excellent backup power source during periods of reduced sunlight caused by cloudy weather. By harnessing the power of the wind, you can ensure a con

Wind turbines are devices that extract energy from the wind and convert it into electricity. Typically, a wind turbine's main component is its rotor, which is made up of several blades mounted on a central shaft. As wind blows through the blades, the rotor turns. The rotating shaft drives a

Want to know how to build a DIY wind turbine on a budget? If you want a source of renewable energy in your homestead, this DIY project is for you!

89 year old military veteran Raymond Green of Catching Wind Power has designed a bladeless wind turbine that practically eliminates the danger to birds and other wildlife that traditional commercial wind turbines pose. The wind turbine