do-a-bull Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I've long wanted to build my own wind turbine and now even B&Q are flogging kits aimed at the domestic market. I want to source my own componants and build my own turbine but have had limited success on the net. Not sure wheather these will catch on much in Sheffield thou, as there are so many terraced houses, and gardens within the City tend to be on the small side - not to mention the nearness of neighbours could cause noise issues. Has anyone done this in the city area and if so what are the planning issues?I think this is possible for us as we do have a large garden but would like some more info from anyone into this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyesey Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I'll admit to not knowing planning regulations in any detail, but I'll be *very* surprised if you can put up a wind turbine that's big enough to be worth the effort, without needing planning permission for it. A mere ten-foot weedling isn't going to generate enough to be bothering with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camping_gaz Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 now your talking love this stuff found an American site ounce showed you how to make one with wood from bits of cars like disk brakes wire and so on even the windings job lot from scratch they should be more English sites by now but will search again see if i can find it http://www.otherpower.com/otherpower_wind.html found it in less than 60 sec not bad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggi Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Get in contact with Nick Parsons at South Yorkshire Energy Centre at Heeley City Farm. He'll be able to give you good, independent advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blip Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I've long wanted to build my own wind turbine and now even B&Q are flogging kits aimed at the domestic market. I want to source my own componants and build my own turbine but have had limited success on the net. Not sure wheather these will catch on much in Sheffield thou, as there are so many terraced houses, and gardens within the City tend to be on the small side - not to mention the nearness of neighbours could cause noise issues. Has anyone done this in the city area and if so what are the planning issues?I think this is possible for us as we do have a large garden but would like some more info from anyone into this. You will need planning permission, but the council should be sympathetic given recent government guidance. I was discussing something similar with a friend the other day down the pub. I randomly announced I'd (mentally) planned a wind turbine mainly using scrap car bits; an alternator, wheel bearings, fan belts, that sort of stuff, but I was (mentally) struggling with the design for the blades. Curiously it turns out he's planning something similar himself, and he reckons you can get all sorts of designs on the www. I'm sure he's right, I must have a rummage around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camping_gaz Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 You will need planning permission, but the council should be sympathetic given recent government guidance. I was discussing something similar with a friend the other day down the pub. I randomly announced I'd (mentally) planned a wind turbine mainly using scrap car bits; an alternator, wheel bearings, fan belts, that sort of stuff, but I was (mentally) struggling with the design for the blades. Curiously it turns out he's planning something similar himself, and he reckons you can get all sorts of designs on the www. I'm sure he's right, I must have a rummage around. yes i wanted to do the same but an engineer friend said in normal wind conditions it would not produce enough energy he said that some sort of slow moving motor would be better he never did really elaborate on it but will ask him next time i see him but i do like some of the American ideas (shame to say) on making it from scratch as in my first reply but does at first look complex hope to be able figure it out sometime http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4374748.stm http://www.bwea.com/ref/faq.html . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I'll admit to not knowing planning regulations in any detail, but I'll be *very* surprised if you can put up a wind turbine that's big enough to be worth the effort, without needing planning permission for it. A mere ten-foot weedling isn't going to generate enough to be bothering with. best tell the government and b&q since they're selling 2.5" versions that reckon to provide 40% of the power requirements of an average house, and pay for themselves within 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 http://www.est.org.uk/myhome/generating/types/wind/ Just found that, next door neighbours might complain though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Kiddick Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I'd like to get one set up too, probably backed up by solar panels on the roof. The cost is prohibitive at the moment sadly. I wonder if an exercise bike wired up to the mains would have a similar effect, that way the whole family could lose pounds both off the belly AND off the bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Veasey Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Combining solar panels with a wind turbine is a great idea - they can both utilise the same inverter too. Here's a link to a UK site offering a full set of plans and instructions as well as a 3D model to help you with the build: www. wind-turbine-24v .com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.