This vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) uses five 3” PVC pipes cut in half for blades rotating on three kids bicycle wheels to spin an Ametek 38 volt motor or a wind blue alternator.The whole ...

Wind turbines are a great source of renewable energy, and a great DIY project, too ... and dubbed it the WinDIY. The WinDIY design is mostly 3D printed, with a familiar three-bladed design.

Fran Scott explores how PhD student Jon Sumanik-Leary from the University of Sheffield is developing a DIY wind turbine for isolated ... Jon’s design is simple. It allows people with little ...

Suitable for: Design and Technology as well as Chemistry ... of multi-functional clothing inspired by nature. Inventing DIY wind turbines. videoInventing DIY wind turbines Fran Scott describes ...