Edinburgh Woodcraft Power Pod: how and why....

 


Technical Information about Edinburgh Woodcraft's Renewable Energy Trailer 

Engineering Design 

PV Array Design

Trailer Specification, Wind Turbine and Electrical System

Solar Thermal Design

Electrical Schematic

Graphic Design 

Latest Pictures

Overview

Funding from the Scottish Executive’s Sustainable Action Fund has allowed Edinburgh Woodcraft Folk to build a trailer containing sources of renewable energy. The Powerpod has been designed and named by members of the Woodcraft Folk in Edinburgh.  It has been engineered by three final year Mechanical Engineering students from Heriot-Watt University (aided and abetted by many). This page links to all design reports and user manuals associated with the trailer.

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User Manuals and Safety Information 

Wind Turbine 

Wind Charge Controller Manual

Invertor Manual

PV Charge Controller Manual

Solar Thermal Manual

Safety Information