Build a Wind Turbine. Empower communitiesImagine spending your days building renewable energy systems that will make a real difference in the lives of families living without reliable access to electricity.
In this program, you'll become part of the WindAid team and contribute directly to renewable energy projects in rural Peru. Working alongside our engineers, instructors, and international participants, you'll gain practical experience while helping create sustainable solutions for underserved communities.
Whether you're studying engineering, already working in a technical field, or simply passionate about renewable energy and making a positive impact, you'll have the opportunity to learn by doing.
What you'll doThroughout the program, you'll participate in two main areas of our work:
Build a complete from scratch Wind TurbineAt our workshop, you'll help fabricate and assemble components used in our small-scale wind turbines.
Your tasks will be:
Building a turbine blade.
Welding and assembling metal parts (bases, towers or structures).
Preparing electrical components.
Wiring and testing systems.
Learning how each component contributes to the final turbine.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through every step, allowing you to develop practical skills while understanding the engineering principles behind each stage of the process.
No previous manufacturing experience is required, just curiosity, motivation, and a willingness to learn.
Travel to rural communitiesOne of the most rewarding parts of the program is joining our field team as we travel to rural communities.
You'll participate and learn how to install the wind turbine along with an electrical equipment for one family household. You'll assist with assembling structures, wiring components, testing the system, and helping deliver clean electricity to families for the first time.
Each project provides valuable hands-on experience while directly improving quality of life for the people we serve.
You'll experience how renewable energy systems can make an impact in people's life.
Who can participate?You do not need to be an engineer to participate.
Every project involves a wide variety of tasks, and our team provides guidance throughout the program. Participants from backgrounds such as architecture, environmental science, education, business, design, communications, and many others have successfully contributed to our projects.
What matters most is your enthusiasm, teamwork, and desire to create positive change.
Learn by doingThis is much more than a volunteer trip.
It's an opportunity to:
Develop practical renewable energy skills.
Work alongside experienced engineers.
Experience authentic Peruvian culture.
Collaborate with an international team.
Support communities through sustainable technology.
Leave knowing that your work has helped improve lives.
Every component you build and every installation you support becomes part of a renewable energy system that can benefit a family for years to come.
Join WindAid and become part of a community of people using engineering, innovation, and collaboration to build a more sustainable future.
