Lynx VAWT with strong winds

Had very strong winds of 15-30 mph. With no load the turbine spun up to 300 rpm. The batteries started at 11.8 vdc. They aren't the best of shape. This was a reality check for me. The true output is maybe 60 watts - but that's ok. The next step is to increase the diameter of the rotor to 28", and get the same output at half the speed. This compares to a $600 60 watt solar panel. Cost needs to beat that and then annual output needs to beat solar and HAWTs needing 15 mph - 30mph winds.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• vawt
• wind
• turbine
• lynx
• axial
• flux
• alternator
• permanent
• magnet

[soepchicken007]

hi, i'm going to build one myself, can i have the adress of your blog? thanks, greetz

[sjh7132]

Pretty nice. I bet if you could just get it 2 - 3 ft off the ground you'd see a big improvement.

[HobbyVAWT]

I've been following VAWTs for a little while now and have a 1meter unit prototype in my garage. I have started a blog where ideas can be shared. Let me know if you want to contribute.

[WSBToulouse]

Great performance!

[bg0821]

like your generator nice build.

[emagnets]

i see a winner here, you did waht others only think of. 60watt is still great output that you built yourself. so i am sure you will modify it for the better. cheers dude...

keep the ideas flowing...