How to Make an Inexpensive Vertical Wind Turbine – Part 2

Written by admin on February 4, 2009 – 9:36 pm -


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DIY vertical wind turbine of the Savonius style.

Notable is that the largest part of this turbine is recycled materials (the PVC drums previously held Balsamic Vinegar from Italy and the generator is a recycled automotive alternator with magnets added).

Axle: 3 inch PVC piping from Home Depot
Bearings: 5 inch lazy suzan from Lowes.

Part 3 will cover connection to the battery bank with charge controller

http://www.berezin.com/jeff (My Blog with more info and photos on this and will contain DXF drawings of the gears and other components which can be made manually or with CNC)

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Law 270.7 – Lecture 11 – Biomass & Biofuels, and Landfill Gas…

Written by admin on December 27, 2008 – 7:37 am -

November 5, 2008

A look at current practice and potential related to biomass use for powerplants, and the evolving effort to develop viable biofuels for transportation. Addressing the energy payback and carbon neutrality of biomass and biofuels; Indirect effect of water pollution and waste management laws on the development of renewable energy.

Duration : 2:9:44

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Class 12: Waves, Tides, & Ocean Thermal – November 10, 2008

Written by admin on December 19, 2008 – 3:42 am -

The oceans that provide bookends for North America offer almost unlimited supplies of energy related to the movement of water. Many demonstration generating projects are on the way. These resources raise jurisdictional questions and logistical challenges.

Duration : 1:32:45

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Wind Energy on CNBC

Written by admin on December 13, 2008 – 7:50 am -

6-5-2006 report on the wind market on location at the Windpower 2007 show in Los Angeles

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How Skystream Works – back yard home wind power

Written by admin on December 3, 2008 – 12:28 pm -

Backyard wind power: Skystream 3.7 is the revolutionary new wind generator designed for utility-connected homes. Reduce your electric bills with clean, renewable wind energy.

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John Deere Wind Energy

Written by admin on December 1, 2008 – 1:32 pm -

John Deere Wind Energy offers specialized expertise in agricultural financial services, project finance, construction project management, wind turbine procurement, and wind energy technology and operations. John Deere Wind Energy serves as co-developer of commercial wind energy projects for a variety of customers and stakeholders.

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Magenn wind power electrical generator system.

Written by admin on November 25, 2008 – 4:37 pm -

Wind too fickle or reliable power? Think again. Thats what Magenn did in designing their paradigm changing ‘blimp’ based electricity generation system. Magenn’s approach taps into constant (24/7!) wind currents found 400-1000′ high. A quantum leap forward for wind power!! UpBeatnik aka Vic Aguilar

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Whisper Wind Turbine Tower Installation

Written by admin on November 9, 2008 – 10:06 pm -

See the installation of a Whisper wind turbine installation. Whisper wind turbines are made by Southwest Windpower.

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How to Make an Inexpensive Vertical Wind Turbine – Part 1

Written by admin on November 5, 2008 – 9:08 pm -

Visit Blog at http://berezin.com/jeff for details.

Part 2 is now done and covers power generation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24LSnATIZhw

Harness the wind for less than $100.

DIY vertical wind turbine of the Savonius style.

Notable is that this cost less than $100 in materials so far and that the largest part of this turbine is recycled materials (the PVC drums previously held Balsamic Vinegar from Italy).

Also, this turns well in a very light wind.

Axle: 3 inch PVC piping from Home Depot
Bearings: 5 inch lazy suzan from Lowes.

Part 2 will cover power generation and connection to the battery bank.

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Selsam 2kW SuperTwin Wind Turbine Palmdale, CA

Written by admin on October 21, 2008 – 7:24 am -

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Selsam 2kW Superturbine Wind Turbine Renewable Energy Wind Energy

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