Building a Low Cost Wind Turbine

There are two identical one-day workshops:
Saturday May 7th, 10am - 5.30 pm
Sunday May 8th, 10am - 5.30 pm

Email opensourcelowtech.org@gmail.com to book.

My name is Daniel Connell, I'm a renewable energy and open source technology designer. For the last twelve years I've been working on setting up collaborative project spaces and giving practical making workshops in Australasia, East Africa, India, North and Central America, and Europe.

I'll be showing you how to build a simple, low cost vertical axis wind turbine using $20-30 worth of easily sourced local recycled materials and basic hand tools.

It's an easy process, no previous experience is necessary.

The turbine is powerful, rooftop-scale, sturdy, safe, quiet, and efficient. Information will be provided on how to mount everything and attach applications for producing electricity, irrigation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and other uses.
The build process, with details on materials and tools, is documented in full on my website: http://opensourcelowtech.org/wind_turbine.html

And there is an online community where you can ask questions and receive support in building and installing your own turbine.
The cost is $120 per person or $100 each if you bring friends, with a further 10% discount for students, retirees, and the unwaged.

There are only 12 places available per day, so booking is essential.
The day will also include a presentation and discussion on off-grid living, low-tech alternative infrastructure, open source hardware, and my recent building projects through India, Guatemala, and Uganda.
All tools and materials are provided. We will be making one three-vane turbine per workshop, which will then be donated to a local community project.

The venue is well ventilated and covid safe.

Registration is essential as places are limited.

Please contact opensourcelowtech.org@gmail.com to book your spot, and feel free to share and invite others.
Looking forward to seeing you there!