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Homebrew Wind Turbine Construction Workshop - September 8-12, 2008
 Building your own wind power system from scratch can be both rewarding and cost effective. The process of building a wind turbine involves basic electricity, wood working, metal working, resin casting and a variety of other skills. During this workshop attendees will complete and test at least one 12' diameter wind turbine (rated for approximately 1000 Watts continuous output), build a small tower and erect the machine. As time permits we may work towards the completion of a smaller 10' diameter wind turbine. These turbines are designed for battery charging systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn a variety of skills. The design is similar to, and inspired by the work of, Hugh Piggott. The technology is ideal for those who are interested in building their own wind power systems from scratch, be it for the sake of fun, for the sake of saving money - or for the sake of generating power in the developing world. Attendees will fabricate the 3 phase axial flux alternators, wooden blades and metal frame work for the turbines from scratch. This is an ambitious work shop so expect to stay busy! Keep in mind that students will learn to build a wind turbine from scratch. Students *will not* take home a wind turbine with them. Topics include:
 Course Instructor:Dan Bartmann, Rich Carlsen, George Clous and Dan Fink of Otherpower.com & Bryan Birch of the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association Course Location: This workshop takes place at the home of our primary Instructor, located in the Buckhorn Canyon, just out side of Fort Collins, Colorado. Detailed instructions will be provided following registration. Course Cost: $675 per person, includes a fully catered dinner each of the five nights, vegetarian options available upon request. All other meals on your own. Free camping is available with bathroom facilities on-site. Meet your Wind Turbine Workshop Instructors  Dan BartmannInstructor Otherpower.com Dan Bartmann has lived off grid since he was a child and now runs otherpower.com from a small wind powered workshop in Northern Colorado. Otherpower.com has built over 100 wind turbines and helped countless people build their own. Dan has been a partner with the RMSLA for several years and leads the popular two-day Wind Workshop at the annual Sustainable Living Fair.  Bryan Birch, Workshop CoordinatorRocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association Bryan Birch is one of the original student founders of the Sustainable Living Fair and has coordinated workshops and education for the Fair the past 5 years. He is now on staff as the RMSLA workshop coordinator handling logistics of the year-round workshop series. Contact Information: Bryan@SustainableLivingAssociation.org Mobile: 970.237.1498 Office: 970.224.3247 |
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