Electronic engineer for wind turbines project
Daily Tasks
Develop a wind/electric controller.
Skills gained
Problem solving. Innovation in energy design. Take part of an open-source technology development team. Exposure to Tamil culture.
Opportunity Description
Context of the need:
Minvayu is a social project that wants to help rural areas of India to be electrically self sufficient.
It is developing and adapting open-source technologies to build affordable small wind turbines and also training local mechanics to build, install and maintain them. This can offer a sustainable small business that can be run by local entrepreneurs and create a local energy solution.
Goal: To develop an open-source electronic circuit for direct drive with electric water pumping system.
Duration: Minimum duration is 6 months. It is possible to extend the period if there is the need. ( Non-Indians must be aware of the visa conditions - see our visa pages.)
Timing
Morning hours 9 to 12, Monday to Friday.
Afternoon hours 1 to 4.30, Monday to Friday.
Prerequisites
Prior knowledge in electronic design. Science background. Knowledge of arduino circuits and programming. Independent and autonomous.
Language skills
Software skills
Computer required
YES
Number of volunteers needed: 1