Small scale wind energy workshop in Manorhamilton this month

Do you want to take control of your electricity generation needs? North Leitrim Sustainable Energy Community can help you do so with their micro wind generation workshop on July 13th!

Join them for a shared learning experience developed around the refurbishment of a working 4m wind turbine. Explore the possibility of generating electricity with a turbine based on the well established Hugh Piggott Design, that you can build and maintain using DIY woodworking and metalworking skills.

The workshop begins and ends at the Leitrim Sculpture Centre with an introduction to understanding wind power, including calculating potential energy at your location, assessing your energy needs, and choosing the best location for your mast.

This will be followed by a site visit to a working turbine under construction in nearby Glenboy, where participants can look at the construction and erection of the turbine mast and learn about the requirements for connecting a wind turbine to your domestic or farm supply, whether you are off grid or grid connected.

A light lunch will then be served back at the Sculpture Centre followed by a demonstration on the construction of the wooden blades for the Glenboy Turbine, including hands-on experience of marking out and carving a 1.2m scaled down version of the blades. Parking available at the nearby.

Tickets are €50. Places are limited so book early! Visit NLSEC's Facebook for a booking link, email the group on northleitrimsec@gmail.com or book on Ticket Tailor.