br *******************************************br br Visit Blog at for details.br br Part 2 is now done and covers power generation: br Harness the wind for less than $100.br br DIY vertical wind turbine of the Savonius style.br br Notable is that this cost less than $100 in materials so far and that the largest part of this turbine is recycled materials (the PVC drums previously held Balsamic Vinegar from Italy).br br Also, this turns well in a very light wind.br br Axle: 3 inch PVC piping from Home Depotbr Bearings: 5 inch lazy suzan from Lowes.br br Part 2 will cover power generation and connection to the battery bank.