Primed Preppers has put together this excellent video series on how to convert a traditional ceiling fan into a wind turbine relatively cheap. The turbine won’t output 1 kilowatts of power but it will do a great job at trickle charging batteries without the need of a charge controller.
Having alternative power sources when the grid fails will make all the difference in the world. So if your up for a challenging DIY project check out the 7 part video series below and give it a try.