Author Archives: hugh

About hugh

I live off-grid in NW Scotland and have spent my life playing with wind turbines. I also love small hydros. Hands on renewable energy is my thing and I like to learn and to share my experiences.

Paul on Raasay gets his Powerspout spinning

Posted on 14/11/2011 by hugh

After sorting out a few wee leaks (at 6 bar pressure), Paul Camilli has got his Powerspout turbine running sweetly. I love Paul’s blog.  Especially when it’s about hydro turbines but I love it anyway due to the photos and … Continue reading →

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Kestrel e400i wind turbine on Scoraig

Posted on 13/11/2011 by hugh

It’s time I mentioned the Kestrel e400i that will celebrate its first year of trouble free operation here on Scoraig in January 2012.  It’s installed at the Dome on a tower that was originally used to test the prototype Proven … Continue reading →

Posted in Scoraig, UK small wind scene | 35 Comments

Alun Bush’s Scorraigweave Website

Posted on 30/10/2011 by hugh

Alan Bush is a friend and neighbour, and the original pioneer of Scoraig living.  He went to Tasmania for fifteen years but returned when MS had reduced his mobility.  We have done a lot of wind turbine work together and … Continue reading →

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WindEmpowerment site worth a look now

Posted on 28/10/2011 by hugh

Jimmy of irish Solar has built a nice site for WindEmpowerment Lots of information on the worldwide use of small wind turbines in local development

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Curso de Fabricación de Aerogeneradores de Baja Potencia

Posted on 20/10/2011 by hugh

500rpm in Argentina are running a course for wind turbine construction Download pdf http://www.500rpm.org/detalle_noticia_rpm.php?ID=233

Posted in construction, courses, Notices, People | 3 Comments

Another wind turbine scam

Posted on 18/10/2011 by hugh

People will buy anything.  It’s important to check out the product!

Posted in Rooftop madness | 1 Comment

Wind tunnel testing in Holland

Posted on 15/10/2011 by hugh

TU Delft are conducting tests on the 1800 turbine The identification of the performance of the wind turbine will be done by means of wind tunnel testing. For this a 1.8 diameter wind turbine based on the design of Hugh … Continue reading →

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Proven reborn “Unfortunately it seems likely that Proven’s new owners will not be obliged to honour its guarantees”

Posted on 14/10/2011 by hugh

source Receivers KPMG  said it had now sold the business and its assets to Kingspan Renewables. The receivers said the successful sale not only safeguarded the jobs of 20 Proven Energy staff but provided an opportunity for continued manufacturing at … Continue reading →

Posted in UK small wind scene, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

rien zilvold upscaled 1800 12 volt windturbine

Posted on 14/10/2011 by hugh

Hi Hugh, My upscaled 1800 12 volt windturbine is up and works fine I used   Upscaled   1800-2150 m’n blades. Tsr 6. 2 discs with magnets. THE stator has 1.5mm coils with 120 turns. The stator reaches 12 volt at 190 … Continue reading →

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Pedal power using electric bike motors

Posted on 13/10/2011 by hugh

This video by is from this interesting web page about bike motors  

Posted in construction, pedal power, People, Video links | 1 Comment