Asynchronous (Induction) Generators - Most wind turbines in
the world use a so-called three phase asynchronous (cage wound)
generator, also called an induction generator to generate
alternating current.
Build a generator from a lawn edger motor - Building your
own generator (on the cheap). This basic generator (gas powered
motor, alternator and battery only), can be used as a 12 volt
power source.
Oikosulkumoottori generaattorina - This document describes
how to use a three phase electrical motor as a generator. The
language of this document is Finnish.