12 Creative DIY Wind Generator and VAWT Designs

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1. DIY Vertical Axis Wind Turbines

Vertical axis wind turbines, or VAWTs, are the simplest style of turbine to build yourself. A typical VAWT design places the main components at the base of the tower so they are easily accessible for maintenance or repair. This particular design was built out of left over construction materials.

While it isn’t the most efficient turbine ever built, it generates a consistent 70 Watts of energy. Not bad for a power system that was essentially free.