Wind Power Workshop Building Your Own Wind Turbine

At a glance..

Windpower Workshop is a comprehensive guide to building your own wind turbine, written by Hugh Piggott who has been making windmills for 20 years from scrap parts and advising individuals and companies on small to medium scale wind power turbines.

The details..

In Windpower Workshop, author Hugh Piggott provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the complexities of capturing wild energy. The book covers topics such as safety measures when working with electrical components, rotor design basics, blade-making techniques using various materials including wood and fiberglass, generator types that work best for different situations (including permanent magnet alternators), mechanical controls like facing into or away from the wind depending on load requirements as well as electrical controls such as heating systems.

Piggot also delves into tower erection methods which include hands-on tips for safe tilt-up towers along with guy material recommendations. He emphasizes that while there is no free lunch when it comes to harnessing this renewable resource - especially if you're looking at producing enough electricity to meet all your needs off-grid - those willing to invest time and passion can reap hard-earned rewards.

While some may find insulating their homes more effective than installing small-scale wind power solutions in urban areas where space constraints are common; others may prefer exploring options offered by local electricity boards' green tariffs or advocating for wider acceptance of larger-scale projects like offshore farms instead. However, if you have access to workshop facilities and suitable sites then Windpower Workshop will provide valuable insights into how one can build their own reliable system safely without underestimating its difficulties!

Overall Windpower Workshop offers a practical guide filled with detailed information about every aspect related not only designing but also constructing functional homemade turbines capable generating clean energy efficiently over long periods regardless whether they are located near suburban gardens or remote rural communities.