This project provides wind turbines to communities that have no access to electricity. The 2kW wind turbines generate enough electricity to power 35 lights, 10 laptops or water pumps to bring running water to over 30 homes. Thanks to the help from volunteers every wind turbine built is given away to communities free of charge. It is the financial contribution and work of volunteers that covers the cost of the wind turbine and installation. Volunteers who join this project get to build and install a wind turbine in just five weeks. Everybody is welcome, no special skills are required. Owing to the huge popularity of this project it is full until 2011.
The project costs £725 for 5 weeks. The fee includes a contribution to the cost of materials needed to build a wind turbine, accommodation, food, transport whilst volunteering, trips to tourist sites, and the opportunity to spend a week living in the community where you will install your wind turbine.