For this project me and my team were challenged to create the best suited turbine for the citizens of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Our turbine must be able to convert wind energy into useable electrical energy such that it can be used to power their low voltage electronics. The device should be easily assembled by locals and should be created from readily accessible materials. As well, the wind turbine should also be easy to maintain and long lasting.
Using this set of instructions we set off to find the optimum material and blade design for the job…