There is a 3 day course run in Wales by a Hugh Piggot. I bought his book a few years back, it looks good (I yet to build a turbine though).<br><br>D<br><br><br><a href="http://www.scoraigwind.com/">http://www.scoraigwind.com/</a><br>
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<div>We were discussing schemes to make small wind turbines for the open day. i cant locate the one I was thinking of but this one looks do able :</div>
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<div>This is a savonius which looks simple enough to make but doesnt explain how he fixed the generator motor to it. <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-Powered-Yard-Light/#step0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-Powered-Yard-Light/#step0</a></div>
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<div>Main needs will be motor and some sort of bearing.<br></div>
<div>Regards <br><b>Nina Baker</b> <br></div>
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