And here is where you can learn how to build one for yourself.
www.homepower.com Magazine dedicated to us DIYS’ers of home brewed power
I learned a lot from Hugh Piggott, and would strongly recommend his books to anyone getting involved with wind power.
has a wealth of information on just about any kind of Renewable energy you can think of. Expect to spend some time on this site…
www.utterpower.com . slow speed engines, generators, and more”… Lots of stuff we like to play with…
lots of DIY projects, information and links.
This site has information about small manufactured wind turbines as well as other information about wind power This site has information about small manufactured wind turbines as well as other information about wind -Rob has some stuff for us experimentors… lots of electonic gizmos we all gott’a have. This is where the star/delta switch I used in my downwind turbine project came from and it works flawlessly! Also !!! If your looking for a small hand held tach, the non-contact type you gotta’ check out the “Tach JR” Perfect little tach at the right price!!! Dont miss out!!!
Great place to learn about renewable energy for young and old. A new and interesting way of place to learn about renewable energy for young and old. A new and interesting way of -Off topic but a great movie to experience. Plus you can help support a young upcomming movie maker. A must see!
- lots of good information on wind power as well as a nicely built windturbine using an auto alternator.
- The Solar Industry’s Water Heater Bible
” Hot Water Systems: Lessons Learned 1977 to Today ” Solar Hot Water and Pool Heating Design / High Performance Low Maintenance Systems / Reality Checks Using Current Technology…a definitive how-to book for installing and maintaining high-performance and low-maintenance solar hot water systems — written by one of the leaders in solar contracting today.
- another nice site for the DIY wind / solar and more! check it out.
- Great DIY site with lots of fun projects we all like to see and build - stuff!
- Tons of DIY projects - plan to spend some time here, I still haven’t been through all the stuff !
Bay Area Solar Company, and
Northern California specializing in residential solar power - Discover how a home wind turbine could save money on your electricity bill. We also offer many environmental articles relating to solar, wind and geothermal power, and this includes a section on deciding if a wind turbine can be efficient in your area.
- Lots of information in many many catagories of renewable and alternative energies. Plan to spend some time here … tons of info
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