Introduction to building a Wind Turbine

Friday 16th  to Sunday 18th July 2010

The Workhouse, Llanfyllin, Powys, SY22 5LE

This weekend course covers all the practical elements of building a wind turbine and gives an overview of the technical aspects needed to create a wind based renewable energy system.

Over the weekend we will be working on a 1.2m Hugh Piggott wind turbine. Participants will get loads of hands on experience including welding the turbine mounting, carving wooden blades and building the electrical generator. We will also explore some of the theoretical aspects of building and installing a turbine, such as blade design, sighting your turbine and appropriate systems for storage and usage of the power you generate.

We are very excited to be able to run a course in conjunction with the vibrant Workhouse project. The Workhouse is a centre for arts and environmental education set in the stunning Cain Valley mid Wales. The Workhouse is already home to the highly acclaimed Workhouse Festival and is developing an exciting range of music, theatre, and arts events and a broad spectrum of educational and training courses including permaculture design, green crafts and music technology. For more information please visit: www.llanfyllinworkhouse.org  

The course costs £200 full price and £100 unwaged, including food and basic accommodation (limited spaces inside the workhouse and camping in the grounds). However, for those that would prefer there are a number of local B&Bs we can point you in the direction of. It's sure to be a lovely weekend, getting to know all the different participants at a beautiful rural location. A discount is also available for people who are unwaged. Please ask.

To book on to the course, please email info@v3power.co.uk or use our contact form