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- Learn how to assemble and install a Hugh Piggott wind turbine
- Experienced tutors who have been running courses building Piggott turbines since 2007
- A practical fun course for all experience levels
When and Where?
8th-9th July 2017, 9am-5pm, Green and Away, The Fold, Bransford, Worcestershire, WR6 5JB.
Green & Away, established in 1990, is a unique event venue and campsite, offering groups, organisations and individuals a natural, eco-friendly and creative space in which to come together and relax.
Accommodation and food are not included in the course cost but you are able to book a range of options via the Green and Away website.
A range of accommodation is available from £10 per night for a tent pitch to £65 for a yurt.
Full catering is available for £20 per day and includes:
Breakfast – cereal (muesli and cornflakes), fruit, bread (made on site) and butter, jam, honey, marmalade, peanut butter and yeast extract.
Lunch and dinner is usually served with bread and something like salad and falafel, a sample dinner would be walnut lasagne with green vegetables or salad plus a dessert.
The cafe is open off and on throughout the day, depending on the schedule of the event being held, with tea and coffee for sale. If you don’t want G&A to provide your meals, you’re also welcome to self cater at your tent.
You are welcome to roam over the 200 acre farm and swim in the river on site. In the evenings the onsite bar will be open and you’re welcome to light campfires. There are also hot showers, wifi in the main area and some charging facilities. The venue also has an organic cafe and farm shop.
For more information and to book accommodation and food please see the Green and Away website.
What do participants learn?
- How to assemble and install a Hugh Piggott wind turbine!
- About on-grid and off-grid electrical systems.
What happens?
Between eight and twelve participants guided by two instructors will spend the weekend assembling a 1.8m turbine and learning how to install it. Each morning we also have a short theory session where we talk about the background behind the design.
During the course we endeavour to create an inclusive atmosphere. We do not assume any previous knowledge or experience and make sure any participants who are new to wind power theory and/or using the various tools are supported. Participants more familiar with either element are able to develop practical skills and we are always on hand to answer and discuss more in depth questions.
What does it cost?
The course costs £225.
Please visit our shop or email info@v3power.co.uk to book your place. For more information email or call 07725 652095.
Who are V3?
V3 Power is a workers cooperative based in Nottingham. We have been running courses building Hugh Piggott wind turbines since 2007. The turbine is a robust design that can be easily repaired, maintained and serviced and is an excellent example of appropriate technology. It is used in rural electrification and development projects across the world.
What do they say?
Thank you for an excellent course, the whole thing was impressively well organised and I had both a powerful learning experience and a really enjoyable time. It may be a few years yet before I am able to build my own turbine, but it will happen eventually thanks to the knowledge and skills you shared. I will be recommending the course to friends
Kate Jones, Bristol course 2015
Thanks for a fantastic week. The teachers were amazing, it was great being able to try out so many different things, and the turbine looks magnificent
C. Chlebna, Oxford course 2014