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Where to source wind turbine motors/generators

  • 10-10-2012 5:04pm
    #1
    JabbaTheHut
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    I've built a wind turbine already, and it works out well for what I need. I was lucky enough to come across a treadmill motor in a recycling centre as a motor, and I carved the blades out myself. I've been asked to build another couple, but am having difficulty sourcing them in Ireland. I can find motors on ebay, but mostly from outside the EU. Does anyone know where I could find motors/generators that would be suitable for a micro wind turbine?


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  • #2
    quentingargan
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    Most people who carve their own blades are also making their own generators using Hugh Piggotts designs. You can google his books etc. on the web. PMG generators are expensive. I have some 3kw ones kicking around from an old project, and there is a company in Scotland that does other sizes. What size are you looking for?


  • #3
    JabbaTheHut
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    Not very big at all. I've been asked to present a short course on how to self build a micro wind turbine. I know it is possible to work with the Hugh Piggot plans, but I was hoping to do it with something simpler as an entry to wind turbine experience. Since the generator is the most significant part of the build, that's why I was looking for a source for them.


  • #4
    quentingargan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭quentingargan


    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    Not very big at all. I've been asked to present a short course on how to self build a micro wind turbine. I know it is possible to work with the Hugh Piggot plans, but I was hoping to do it with something simpler as an entry to wind turbine experience. Since the generator is the most significant part of the build, that's why I was looking for a source for them.

    Ah. If it is a small unit, you could try Renewable Components UK or Future Energy.

    See here and here


  • #5
    JabbaTheHut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭JabbaTheHut


    quentingargan wrote: »
    Ah. If it is a small unit, you could try Renewable Components UK or Future Energy.

    See here and here


    Thanks. That second link looks like what I'm after.


  • #6
    gman2k
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    quentingargan wrote: »
    Most people who carve their own blades are also making their own generators using Hugh Piggotts designs. You can google his books etc. on the web. PMG generators are expensive. I have some 3kw ones kicking around from an old project, and there is a company in Scotland that does other sizes. What size are you looking for?

    Quentin - what sort of money are your 3kw ones?


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  • #7
    quentingargan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭quentingargan


    gman2k wrote: »
    Quentin - what sort of money are your 3kw ones?

    PM Sent. Q


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