Wind power diy

Build a simple generator to power your small projects from the breeze.

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…

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Wind Turbine DIY Tutorial How to Make: I have been thinking to make wind turbine (a large horizontal axis one) since I first published a small wind turbine video on youtube and a blog post here a few years back. That video went viral. Then I decided to make one large functional wind turb…

5 Simple Wind Energy Activities For Kids & Fun DIY Anemometer. Your kids will love these simple wind energy activities and this diy anemometer. Also, look at Middle School Hands-on Science : Extreme Winds + Free Minibook for another activity. Simple wind energy experiments are super STEM projects for kids of all ages to learn about engineering, problem-solving, alternative forms of power, and so much more. I have a diy anemometer tutorial for you using simple items.

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: This instructable will demonstrate how to build a power generating wind turbine. My inspiration came from seeing other wind turbine instructions online. I hope to simplify the process with clear, easy to follow instructions. Thanks to mdavis19 for h…

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.

This small functional wind turbine is a great way to teach kids about renewable energy and it also can light up LED lights, making it a nice addition to a garden.