[Peripherals] Alternitive Power for Developing Countries

[Ixo X oxI]

FYI,
  I have an  un-used wind-turbine, Hornet 600, (rated 600W in low wind)
12/24/48V DC generator, which I could donate to the cause.. but I don't know
the most effective/efficient/proper method of getting it down to Peru for
you.  Two boxes, one has the alternator (heavy) and mounting brackets/waves,
and the other has the very sharp approx 27" blades. (More details about the
product, here...  http://www.hydrogenappliances.com/Hornet600.html )

All you'll need is a tall pole and wire to transfer the electricity from the
top of the pole to your electricity storage system (i.e. bank of 12 V
batteries).

I wonder if anyone is going from the U.S. (Seattle area), to Peru anytime
soon ?  :-)
*grin*

-iXo
p.s. Here's some interesting looking Savonius Wind Turbine ideas:
        http://www.re-energy.ca/t-i_windbuild-1.shtml

http://static2.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Savonius-Wind-Turbine-or-VAWT-to-make-elec/

http://static2.instructables.com/id/A-Home-Power-Plant---Wind-Power-Generator-Revised/


On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 10:54 AM, info at olpc-peru.info <info at olpc-peru.info>
wrote:

>  Hello Arjun et al,
>  >* Cost of Alternators -- I agree they are expensive. Have you thought
> about taking car alternators?
>
> You need to choose those alternators that have low RPM (low Revolutions Per Minute).
> >They give 12V and usually have built in
> mechanisms for cut-off when the battery is fully charged, and also
> would be easily available.
>
> [ . . . . . ]
>
>
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