Build Your Own Low Cost Wind Turbine

Sunday December 1st - 10 am to 4 pm
The Fibonacci Centre - 19 Blinco Street, Fremantle

My name is Daniel Connell, I'm a renewable energy and open source technology designer. For the last four years I've been working on setting up collaborative project spaces in Europe, and giving practical making workshops in Britain, Spain, Germany and New Zealand.
I'll be showing you how to build a simple low cost vertical axis wind turbine using salvaged materials. The turbine is rooftop-scale, sturdy, safe, quiet and efficient. Information will be provided on how to attach an alternator/generator for producing electricity, or air/water pump for irrigation, airconditioning, refrigeration, etc.

There are only 12 places available, so book early.

The day will also include a presentation and discussion on low-tech alternative infrastructure, open source hardware, and my upcoming building project through Asia and the Middle East which proceeds from the workshop will be funding. Hot drinks and food are available at the Fibonacci Cafe, you are also welcome to bring a lunch.

The cost is $150 per person with all tools and materials provided. We will be making one three vane turbine as a group, which will then be donated to the Fern Community Garden.

It is important to register as places are limited. Please contact solarflower.org at gmail com to reserve.