

![]() | Project title | How to build a wind turbine generator![]() |
| Difficulty Level | High school | |
| Main link | Click here to view all details of this science project (Cached)  (View 3rd party site) | |
Description | ||
| These plans are for the construction of a machine called a Savonius wind turbine. Wind turbines come in two general types, those whose main turning shaft is horizontal and points into the wind, and those with a vertical shaft that points up. The Savonius is an example of the vertical axis type. It consists of two simple scoops that catch the wind and cause the shaft to turn. | ||
Materials | ||
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Brief Instructions | ||
| [Please see third-party website for instructions] | ||