Saturday February 1st and Sunday February 2nd - 10 am to 4 pm
Ceres - Stewart St, Brunswick East, Melbourne
My name is Daniel Connell, I'm a renewable energy and open source technology designer. For the last four years I've been working on setting up collaborative project spaces in Europe, and giving practical making workshops in Britain, Spain, Germany and New Zealand.
I'll be showing you how to build a simple low cost vertical axis wind turbine using salvaged materials. The turbine is rooftop-scale, sturdy, safe, quiet and efficient. Information will be provided on how to attach an alternator/generator for producing electricity, or air/water pump for irrigation, airconditioning, refrigeration, etc.
There are only 12 places available per day workshop, so early booking is essential.
The day will also include a presentation and discussion on methods and technologies for living offgrid, low-tech alternative infrastructure development around the world, open source hardware, and my upcoming on-the-ground building project through remote Australia and Asia which proceeds from the workshop will be funding.
Hot drinks and food are available at the Ceres cafe, you are also welcome to bring a lunch.
The workshop is $160 per person, or $145 if you pay the $40 deposit within a week of registering.
All tools and materials are provided. We will be making one three vane turbine as a group, which will then be donated to Ceres.
Registration is essential as places are limited. Please contact solarflower.org@gmail.com