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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.
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# Open Source Wind Energy Generator Projects
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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.
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## DIY Wind Turbine Projects
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| 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<br>- 3D printed wings<br>- Rotor diameters from 0.5 to 1.2m<br>- Uses a 3D printed disk generator | Varies based on printing costs | Not specified | [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Nerdiyde/WinDIY) | - |
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| **Aurae** | Small, efficient, and low-cost wind turbine design | - Complete 3D model (SolidWorks)<br>- Efficient design<br>- Low-cost materials | Not specified | Not specified | [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/yaqwsx/Aurae)<br>[Original Thesis](https://github.com/yaqwsx/SOC---Design-of-a-small-Wind-Turbine) |  |
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| **eddy2power** | Open Source Small Vertical Wind Turbine | - Low-tech materials<br>- Modular construction<br>- Customizable parts<br>- Vertical axis design | Varies based on materials | Not specified | [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/zettrik/eddy2power)<br>[Documentation Wiki](https://systemausfall.org/wikis/howto/Eddy-2-Power) |  |
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| **Open Source Low Tech VAWT** | Vertical Axis Wind Turbine from recycled materials | - Lenz2 lift+drag design (35-40% efficient)<br>- Uses aluminum printing plates<br>- Both 3-vane and 6-vane configurations<br>- Tested in winds up to 80-105 km/h | Mostly free (recycled materials) | Depends on alternator | [Project Tutorial](http://opensourcelowtech.org/wind_turbine.html)<br>[YouTube Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/embed/8oe6egO0YOc) | - |
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| **$30 DIY Wind Turbine** | Low-cost DIY wind turbine based on Lenz2 design | - Uses aluminum offset printing plates<br>- Bicycle wheel base<br>- Can be made in 6 hours<br>- Available in 3-vane or 6-vane versions | $15-30 | - 158W at 50 km/h (3-vane)<br>- 649W at 80 km/h (3-vane)<br>- 135W at 30 km/h (6-vane)<br>- 1.05kW at 60 km/h (6-vane) | [Treehugger Guide](https://www.treehugger.com/build-diy-wind-turbine-4858226) | - |
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| **Instructables Wind Turbine** | Detailed DIY electricity-producing wind turbine | - Uses salvaged DC motor<br>- PVC/ABS pipe blades<br>- Custom charge controller<br>- Complete tower system | Not specified | "A couple hundred Watts" | [Instructables Guide](https://www.instructables.com/How-I-built-an-electricity-producing-wind-turbine/)<br>[Additional Details](http://www.mdpub.com/Wind_Turbine/index.html) | - |
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| **bWKA** | Small Wind Turbine Generator System | - Small-scale design<br>- Includes control software | Not specified | Not specified | [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/b-kelm/bWKA) | - |
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## Open Source Wind Energy Tools and Software
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| Tool Name | Description | Key Features | Application Areas | Developer | Links |
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| **reV Model** | Renewable Energy Potential model | - Open-source modeling tool<br>- Supports land-based and offshore wind<br>- Calculates generation potential, costs<br>- Multi-scale modeling capabilities | - Site optimization<br>- Grid integration<br>- Economic analysis<br>- Regional planning | NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) | [NREL GIS](https://www.nrel.gov/gis/renewable-energy-potential.html)<br>[DOE Article](https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/articles/award-winning-open-source-tool-makes-planning-future-wind-energy-scenarios) |
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| **OpenOA** | Open Operational Assessment for wind plants | - Performance assessment library<br>- Data quality control tools<br>- Energy production calculation<br>- Interactive wind farm mapping | - Wind farm performance analysis<br>- Energy yield assessment<br>- Financial transaction support<br>- Operational optimization | NREL | [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/nrel/openoa)<br>[NREL Page](https://www2.nrel.gov/wind/openoa) |
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| **WT_PowerCurveModel** | Wind Turbine Power Curve generator | - Creates power curves for any turbine<br>- Site-specific adaptation | - Wind turbine performance prediction<br>- Site assessment | Yves-Marie Saint-Drenan | [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/YvesMSaintDrenan/WT_PowerCurveModel) |
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| **WindTurbineDesign** | BEMT Based Wind Turbine Design | - Based on helicopter rotor theory<br>- Technical optimization for blade design | - Wind turbine blade design<br>- Performance optimization | Jamie Couch | [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/jubjamie/WindTurbineDesign) |
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## Open Source Wind Energy Data Resources
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| 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<br>- Public data access<br>- Research support | USGS Energy Resources Program | [USGS Database](https://energy.usgs.gov/uswtdb/) |
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| **IEA Wind Task 37** | Reference wind turbine models | - Open-access turbine designs<br>- Scaling references<br>- Research models | International Energy Agency | [NREL Forum Reference](https://forums.nrel.gov/t/reference-turbines-for-scaling/3601) |
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| **OpenFAST r-test** | Wind turbine simulation models | - Multiple turbine sizes<br>- Open-source simulation framework | NREL | [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/OpenFAST/r-test) |
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## Community Wind Energy Projects
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| Project Type | Description | Key Characteristics | Examples/Resources |
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| **Community Wind Projects** | Locally owned wind developments | - Local ownership<br>- Variable project scales<br>- Shared economic benefits | [WINDExchange Handbook](https://windexchange.energy.gov/small-community-wind-handbook)<br>[Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_wind_energy) |
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| **Community Offshore Wind** | Collaborative offshore wind developments | - Community engagement<br>- Sustainable energy focus<br>- Local economic benefits | [Community Offshore Wind](https://communityoffshorewind.com/) |
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## Getting Started with Open Source Wind Energy
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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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1. **For DIY Enthusiasts**:
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- The [$30 DIY Wind Turbine](https://www.treehugger.com/build-diy-wind-turbine-4858226) offers an accessible entry point
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- [Open Source Low Tech VAWT](http://opensourcelowtech.org/wind_turbine.html) provides detailed construction steps
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2. **For Software Developers**:
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- Contribute to [OpenOA](https://github.com/nrel/openoa) to improve wind farm analysis
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- Explore the [reV Model](https://www.nrel.gov/gis/renewable-energy-potential.html) for energy planning applications
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3. **For 3D Printing Enthusiasts**:
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- The [WinDIY](https://github.com/Nerdiyde/WinDIY) project offers 3D printable wind turbine components
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- [Aurae](https://github.com/yaqwsx/Aurae) provides complete 3D models for a small turbine
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All of these projects welcome contributions and provide opportunities to learn about renewable energy while advancing sustainable technology development.
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### References
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- [Exploring the Potential of Small Wind Energy]https://www.genspark.ai/spark?id=3e1418c0-1e80-41c0-9633-06ab9ad29ad9
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