How to make a generator blade

Can you make a DIY wind generator with wooden blades?

Over 10 million homes worldwide now use renewable energy, with wind power being a top choice. You can join this movement by making your DIY wind generator with wooden blades. This approach saves money and lets you tailor it to your energy needs. Creating a DIY wind generator needs a few key parts: the generator, blades, and tower.

How to choose a wind generator blade?

The shape and size of your wooden blades are very important. Studies show that an airfoil shape is best for catching wind energy. The size of the blades should match the power output you want from your wind generator. Bigger blades catch more wind but put more stress on the generator. The durability of your wooden blades depends on the wood type.

Can you build a wind turbine with PVC blades?

An easy introduction into DIY wind power generation is to make your own PVC wind turbine blades and fit them onto a permanent magnet alternator, Sturmey Archer Dynohub or stepper motor. However, if you want to build a high power wind turbine which can survive for 20+ years, wooden wind turbine blades are well worth the cost and effort.

How do you make a wind turbine blade?

You have to make your wind turbine blade of something. I found that soft pine, found at home depot is fine and very easy to carve. And you can harden it later. You can also use hard woods, like maple, oak, etc, but good luck carving it.