Turbines and Hydro
Hi Costellon,
Nice unit the whispergen.
I think you're right about the difficulties about running a home from combined wind and solar.
I think most people are only interested in running a few small lights in a shed etc.
If the turbines to do this simple task can be made from scrap all the better.
I've also considered the beauty of a minature hydro installation I've procured a mini pelton turbine head and intend trying it out connected to a small PM motor during the summer.
If the motor I'm using is capable of generating enough power I'm considering feeding the pelton from water elevated to a height via a ram pump, no electricity required and electricity generated.
Great to see this topic is provoking interest.
Fries.
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