I saw this contest posting that started April 1st and runs for 6 months. I am sure someone in our region will win this!
Click here to go to the competition page [1] [1]
From the site: "We are looking for everyone to use their skill and ingenuity to design a DIY wind generator for under £100 ($175) You are required to design, but not necessarily build a workable wind generator that produces a good useable amount of electricity. You can use the projects within this site as a basis for new designs. "
Links:
[1] http://www.gotwind.org/Competition.htm
[2] http://li326-157.members.linode.com/blog/jeff-buster/wind-turbine-gears-are-problem-in-lackawanna
[3] http://li326-157.members.linode.com/content/realneo-wind
[4] http://li326-157.members.linode.com/events/great-lakes-wind-collaborative-1st-annual-meeting-mar-2008