WindBelt Generators

[Dave Z]

WindBelt Generators were invented by Shawn Frayn in 2004. They consist of a suspended band of material which flutters in the wind. One or more magnets then oscillate between two pick-up coils, generating electricity through electromagnetic induction. They are lightweight, built of common materials, easily serviced and scalable.

In short, the kind of thing one can improvise from post-cataclysmic heaps of industrial garbage.

Practically speaking, output is likely to be rather low, but should pair well with cast-off LED lights, especially as augmented by associated circuitry. 5VDC arrays should be easy to manage, which can work to power many USB devices.

May help keep the lights on!

Dave Z

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