"This project aims to create a low-cost DIY kit for off-grid electricity in the remote region of Turtuk, Leh, India, in collaboration with the local community. The kit includes visual schematics for wind turbines and electronics such as PCB inverters and MPPT controllers, empowering residents to construct and maintain the turbines independently for supplemental electricity generation. The project was executed with the community during a 14-day workshop that involved building and deploying a wind turbine prototype."
"Turtuk, a remote village on India's border, experiences severe winters with temperatures reaching -40°C. From November to February, river streams freeze, cutting off the village's only power source. This leaves the community dependent on limited electricity from diesel generators that run just 4 hours daily (6pm-10pm). The restricted power supply hampers essential activities like heating and cooking, forcing residents to rely heavily on firewood. Some areas within the village have no electricity at all."
Low-cost DIY kit enables off-grid electricity in Turtuk, Leh, India, and includes visual schematics for wind turbines and electronics such as PCB inverters and MPPT controllers. A 14-day community workshop involved building and deploying a wind turbine prototype with residents. Designs were developed at scales 1:10 and 1:5 using 3D printing, and a full-size 1:1 model used local materials optimized for low wind speeds (6–8 m/s). Community interviews with the village head, district councillor, and NGO LEDeG guided the design. Severe winters (down to -40°C) and frozen rivers cut off power November–February, and the prototype requires further testing and improvements.
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