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Based on all the gathered information, I'll now create a comprehensive markdown table of open source wind energy generator projects with links, images, and details.
Open Source Wind Energy Generator Projects
Below is a comprehensive collection of open source wind energy projects, designs, tools, and resources. Each entry includes project details, links to repositories or websites, and where available, images of the implementations.
DIY Wind Turbine Projects
| Project Name | Description | Key Features | Cost | Power Output | Repository/Links | Image |
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| WinDIY | A wind turbine made mostly of 3D printed parts | - HAWT design - 3D printed wings - Rotor diameters from 0.5 to 1.2m - Uses a 3D printed disk generator |
Varies based on printing costs | Not specified | GitHub Repository | - |
| Aurae | Small, efficient, and low-cost wind turbine design | - Complete 3D model (SolidWorks) - Efficient design - Low-cost materials |
Not specified | Not specified | GitHub Repository Original Thesis |
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| eddy2power | Open Source Small Vertical Wind Turbine | - Low-tech materials - Modular construction - Customizable parts - Vertical axis design |
Varies based on materials | Not specified | GitHub Repository Documentation Wiki |
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| Open Source Low Tech VAWT | Vertical Axis Wind Turbine from recycled materials | - Lenz2 lift+drag design (35-40% efficient) - Uses aluminum printing plates - Both 3-vane and 6-vane configurations - Tested in winds up to 80-105 km/h |
Mostly free (recycled materials) | Depends on alternator | Project Tutorial YouTube Tutorial |
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| $30 DIY Wind Turbine | Low-cost DIY wind turbine based on Lenz2 design | - Uses aluminum offset printing plates - Bicycle wheel base - Can be made in 6 hours - Available in 3-vane or 6-vane versions |
$15-30 | - 158W at 50 km/h (3-vane) - 649W at 80 km/h (3-vane) - 135W at 30 km/h (6-vane) - 1.05kW at 60 km/h (6-vane) |
Treehugger Guide | - |
| Instructables Wind Turbine | Detailed DIY electricity-producing wind turbine | - Uses salvaged DC motor - PVC/ABS pipe blades - Custom charge controller - Complete tower system |
Not specified | "A couple hundred Watts" | Instructables Guide Additional Details |
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| bWKA | Small Wind Turbine Generator System | - Small-scale design - Includes control software |
Not specified | Not specified | GitHub Repository | - |
Open Source Wind Energy Tools and Software
| Tool Name | Description | Key Features | Application Areas | Developer | Links |
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| reV Model | Renewable Energy Potential model | - Open-source modeling tool - Supports land-based and offshore wind - Calculates generation potential, costs - Multi-scale modeling capabilities |
- Site optimization - Grid integration - Economic analysis - Regional planning |
NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) | NREL GIS DOE Article |
| OpenOA | Open Operational Assessment for wind plants | - Performance assessment library - Data quality control tools - Energy production calculation - Interactive wind farm mapping |
- Wind farm performance analysis - Energy yield assessment - Financial transaction support - Operational optimization |
NREL | GitHub Repository NREL Page |
| WT_PowerCurveModel | Wind Turbine Power Curve generator | - Creates power curves for any turbine - Site-specific adaptation |
- Wind turbine performance prediction - Site assessment |
Yves-Marie Saint-Drenan | GitHub Repository |
| WindTurbineDesign | BEMT Based Wind Turbine Design | - Based on helicopter rotor theory - Technical optimization for blade design |
- Wind turbine blade design - Performance optimization |
Jamie Couch | GitHub Repository |
Open Source Wind Energy Data Resources
| Resource Name | Description | Features | Developer/Source | Links |
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| U.S. Wind Turbine Database | Comprehensive database of U.S. wind turbines | - Locations of land-based and offshore turbines - Public data access - Research support |
USGS Energy Resources Program | USGS Database |
| IEA Wind Task 37 | Reference wind turbine models | - Open-access turbine designs - Scaling references - Research models |
International Energy Agency | NREL Forum Reference |
| OpenFAST r-test | Wind turbine simulation models | - Multiple turbine sizes - Open-source simulation framework |
NREL | GitHub Repository |
Community Wind Energy Projects
| Project Type | Description | Key Characteristics | Examples/Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Wind Projects | Locally owned wind developments | - Local ownership - Variable project scales - Shared economic benefits |
WINDExchange Handbook Wikipedia |
| Community Offshore Wind | Collaborative offshore wind developments | - Community engagement - Sustainable energy focus - Local economic benefits |
Community Offshore Wind |
Getting Started with Open Source Wind Energy
If you're interested in building your own wind turbine or contributing to open source wind energy projects, here are some recommended starting points:
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For DIY Enthusiasts:
- The $30 DIY Wind Turbine offers an accessible entry point
- Open Source Low Tech VAWT provides detailed construction steps
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For Software Developers:
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For 3D Printing Enthusiasts:
All of these projects welcome contributions and provide opportunities to learn about renewable energy while advancing sustainable technology development.
References
- [Exploring the Potential of Small Wind Energy]https://www.genspark.ai/spark?id=3e1418c0-1e80-41c0-9633-06ab9ad29ad9