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HOW-TO: Make a vertical-axis wind turbine for $300

Wind energy is one of the most renewable sources of energy that we can get on our planet. We usually don’t see wind turbines mounted onto the rooftops. But if you have one for you, paying the electricity bill should be a breeze.

Popsci has an interesting post on how to create a vertical axis wind turbine for yourself and that too for just $300. The DIY is not as easy as the earlier ones we got for you but surely will save some money.

The turbine, known as the ‘Lenz2′, built primarily from plywood, aluminum and magnets can produce about 50 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month if there is steady wind current. The system works best for winds of 6-20 miles per hour.

Here is how you should build one for yourself:

1) Construct the wings:

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