The Baker Wind Turbine

Larry, how is the project coming on and have you run it under load yet?

I like it but why did you use these individual narrow panels and not use wide flat panels? Good luck on your entry.

Here are the engineer field estimates based on this formula. Mass X distance in one minute divided by 33,000 ft. lb. = H.P. X 745.7 watts. The turbine rotor assembly weighs 660 lbs.and travels 37 ft. in one rev. It contains 864 lineal ft. of cupped turbine vanes.
5-6 m.p.h. wind- 5 sec. per rev. = 3.7 H.P. or 2.7 K.W.
10-11 M.P.H. wind- 2 sec. per rev. = 22 H.P. or 16 ½ K.W.
16-18 M.P.H. wind- 1 rev per sec. = 44 H.P. or 33 K.W.
29-30 M.P.H. wind- 2 ½ rev. per. Sec. = 110 H.P. or 82 K.W.

How do you keep it pointed into the wind?

That is very rare for a turban to operate at that low of wind speeds. I am impressed.

The video is very well done and shows a great deal of possibilities. Would like to see more information on the progress of the project.