How to Make Your Own Wind Generator

A wind generator is a device that harnesses kinetic energy from the wind and converts it into electrical power. This device features a turbine that rotates as the wind blows. As the turbine rotates, power is stored in its battery. The stored energy is then used to power a variety of appliances, even boats, and caravans. If you are interested in making your own wind generator, you’d be surprised at how easy it is! In today’s post, we are giving you a step-by-step guide to making your own at-home wind generator:

Step 1: Gather the Components

You will need:

Digital voltage meter
A set of wrenches, saws, drills, and electric pliers
A generator plan

For the wind generator:

Blades
Body
Motor
Hub
Tail
Tower
Batteries
Wind generator diode

Step 2: Assembling the Blades

The wind generator has a set of blades that connect to the hub. You can either make your own blades using light materials or purchase pre-made ones. If you plan to make your own blades, we recommend cedar or PVC pipe as materials.

Step 3: Assembling the Wind Generator Body

The best material you can use to create the body of the wind generator is recycled double wall stainless steel chimney pipe. This material is virtually weatherproof, waterproof, and life proof. It will protect the inner components of the generator from any weather condition.

Step 4: Installing the Generator Motor

For the generator motor, go for one that is rated for high DC voltage, low rotation per minute and high current. Of course, the type of generator motor to get will depend on your projected energy usage and the size of the wind generator blades. For home use, we recommend a 40 volts generator motor.

Step 5: Creating a Generator Hub

The blades and motor of the wind generator will be bolted to the hub. To make your own generator hub, you can use any kind of circular metal or steel.

Step 6: Making the Generator Tail

The generator tail will direct the blades to the wind. You can use heavier materials like stainless steel chimney pipe to create the generator tail.

Step 7: Installing the Tower

You can either purchase a wind generator tower from your local hardware store or convert a TV tower. A TV tower that stands about 30 to 50 feet is perfect for a wind generator.

Step 8: Installing the Batteries

The batteries are one of the most important components of a wind generator. You want to install the batteries where they can be monitored easily. You can install a wall meter to check if the batteries are charging. Do note that batteries are sensitive to extreme heat and cold so make sure they are not exposed to direct sunlight. Connect the battery to the wind generator using a thick wire. Then, hook the batteries to an inverter that runs alternating current (AC) power to outlets in your home.

Step 9: Installing the Wind Generator Diode

The wind generator diode ensures that the current is flowing in the right direction. The current should always run into the battery, not the wind generator! Once you’ve installed the diode, wait until the wind generator starts running and check the current.