Generator speed to create electricity calculation?

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To calculate the power output of a DC motor connected to a wind turbine, focus first on the turbine's specifications rather than the motor. The turbine's RPM directly influences the voltage and current generated, but real-world efficiency will be less than 100%. Understanding the turbine's design and wind speed is crucial for accurate calculations. Resources like DIY guides can provide valuable insights into building effective wind generators. Proper research will help ensure successful experimentation and power generation.
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Hi, I am new to things involving electricity and electricity generation, and I have a question that I can't find an answer to and I was hoping that someone here might be able to help me.

I would like to perform an experiment but I need some help before buying the items needed. I would like to create an electricity generator using an electric motor with a wind turbine attached. I know only the very basics of AC and DC power. I would like to create DC power to charge a 12v battery(car battery).

Is there a way to tell how much power a certain DC motor will make with the turbine spinning at a certain speed.

Turbine spinning at ?rpms = ?volts and ?amps

What do I need to know about the dc motor before this calculation is possible?

Is there a reference that can help me out somewhere?

Thanks for the help,
-Kyle
 
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At 100% efficiency, the motor can only make power that the turbine produces. In real life the efficiency is less than 100%.

So first step is to forget the motor for the moment and focus on the wind turbine.

A search for DIY wind generator finds very many hits. Perhaps this one will give you ideas.
https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-1000-watt-wind-turbine/
 
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