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…

Looking to live off-grid or just lower your electricity bill? Turn a car alternator into alternative energy by building this cheap and easy wind generator for home.

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

A friend of mine recently asked me about the best way to introduce wind energy to his son’s school. I realized that I had seen a bunch of wind speed devices and weather stations, but I couldn…

DIY Wind Turbine Using Car Alternator: So its time to try our hands on building a wind generator using a truck alternator. Yup we recently did came across a 24v alternator thats in brand new condition so we built a wind generator completely out of scratch. Our goal is to figure out if t…

Propeller for Homemade Wind Turbine:

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…

Mother Earth News 12/07/12 DIY Plans and Resources to Buy Human-Powered Machines Adults of average physical fitness can produce between 50 and 150 watts of mechanical power pedaling a bicycle. Why …

This project entails the construction of a low-cost garage heater utilizing a DIY outdoor barrel stove with a heat exchanger. The stove itself is built using a readily available 30-gallon drum, and the access doors and legs can be purchased at a local store, ensuring that the project is both