One of the problems with sustainable technology is that the equipment that it requires is often quite expensive, but this is not the case with the Solar Flower wind turbine, which can be built for anywhere between $15-$30.
Daniel Connell developed the design for the Solar Flower based on the Lenz2 turbine and it requires some scrap metal, plus a few nuts and bolts to put together. Like all good things, assembly of the Solar Flower will take some time. As estimated by Connell, with just one person, the turbine takes about six hours to put together.
Connell also reports that the Solar Flower turbine is capable of withstanding winds of about 80 km/h, if the three vane version is built, or up to 105 km/h for the six vane version.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Affordable Sustainable Technology
- Creating sustainable technology that is affordable and accessible for everyone.
- DIY Renewable Energy
- Empowering individuals to build their own renewable energy sources at a low cost.
- Scrap Metal Innovation
- Finding innovative uses for scrap metal in creating functional wind turbines.
Sectors Adopting This
- Renewable Energy
- Exploring new opportunities in the renewable energy sector by developing affordable and easy-to-build wind turbines.
- DIY Hardware
- Providing tools and resources for the DIY hardware industry to enable individuals to construct their own sustainable energy solutions.
- Metal Recycling
- Promoting the reuse of scrap metal in innovative ways, such as building affordable wind turbines.
