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Starting to explore wind power

Jonathan Hare

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Described is a simple, cheap and versatile homemade windmill and electrical generator suitable for a school class to use to explore many aspects and practicalities of using wind to generate electrical power.


PACS

01.50.-i Educational aids

89.30.Ee Hydroelectric, hydrothermal, geothermal and wind power

84.70.+p High-current and high-voltage technology: power systems; power transmission lines and cables

Subjects

Electronics and devices

Environmental and Earth science

Education and communication

Dates

Issue 6 (November 2008)

Received 2 May 2008, in final form 6 May 2008



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