What motor works best for a wind generator (aka windmill)?
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The Fowler Ridge Wind Farm is located in Benton County, Indiana. Below is a link that tells more about it.
www.earlparkindiana.com/windfarm.html
Below is a link to a You Tube video that shows the inner workings of a wind generator.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dV6EJa4NLM
Question by : What motor works best for a wind generator (aka windmill)?
Ac or dc. And where can I buy one? Thanks in advance!
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5 Responses to What motor works best for a wind generator (aka windmill)?
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the wind is the motor
stuckinthemud
January 8, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Novel idea. Are you part of Obama’s make work programs? Windmill normally supply energy not use it.
I heard it cost over $ 225,000 for each of these ‘make work’ jobs.
Maybe a battery powered wall clock with a second hand and you could drive off that part of the gearing.
stinkydoor
January 8, 2012 at 7:41 pm
you do not put a motor in a wind generator
John B
January 8, 2012 at 8:41 pm
If you want to generate electricity you need a generator or alternator, not a motor. It will also depend on the size of the windmill, and if you plan to use batteries to store the power. There are alternative energy companies in most cities and on the web that can help you design your system and sell you the necessary components.
Hondu
January 8, 2012 at 8:52 pm
it has to be DC current,
a motor out of a tread mill is the best to start with,
And yes it has to be a dc motor, for all the other people who say no.
and a permanent magnet type, an alternator produces ac and has to be changed to DC,
go to
instructables.com you will find lots of different ways to make a wind generator,
William B
January 8, 2012 at 9:14 pm