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Tip Speed Ratio: How to Calculate and Apply TSR...
The Tip Speed Ratio (TSR) is used by wind turbine designers to properly match and optimize a blade set to a particular generator (i.e. the permanent magnet alternator). This is...
Tip Speed Ratio: How to Calculate and Apply TSR...
The Tip Speed Ratio (TSR) is used by wind turbine designers to properly match and optimize a blade set to a particular generator (i.e. the permanent magnet alternator). This is...
Blades: Choosing the Right Material
A lot of people that come to us asking how our blades compare to homemade wooden blades, PVC blades or even other commercial fiberglass blades. The answer is involved and...
Blades: Choosing the Right Material
A lot of people that come to us asking how our blades compare to homemade wooden blades, PVC blades or even other commercial fiberglass blades. The answer is involved and...
Distributed Energy and the DIY Movement
DIYers around the world are using the web and the recent availability of high-quality components for making efficient, durable wind generators. But can one small wind generator really change the...
Distributed Energy and the DIY Movement
DIYers around the world are using the web and the recent availability of high-quality components for making efficient, durable wind generators. But can one small wind generator really change the...
Making Wind Power: How to Choose the Right Motor
It’s obvious that the motor you use is the most important part of your wind power generator. If you’re new to building a small wind turbines, then you’ll find that...
Making Wind Power: How to Choose the Right Motor
It’s obvious that the motor you use is the most important part of your wind power generator. If you’re new to building a small wind turbines, then you’ll find that...
Sizing a Solar Panel System
INTRODUCTION Whether you simply want to generate your own clean energy or save money on your electric bill, investing in a solar power system is a smart choice. Once you...
Sizing a Solar Panel System
INTRODUCTION Whether you simply want to generate your own clean energy or save money on your electric bill, investing in a solar power system is a smart choice. Once you...