scoraig wind electric

What scoraig wind electric does

Scoraig Wind Electric is a sole proprietorship operated by Hugh Piggott from his off-grid home in Scoraig, NW Scotland, founded in 2009. The company sells educational materials and complementary hardware for DIY small wind and micro-hydro power generation. Its core product is the Wind Turbine Recipe Book (65 pages, six turbine designs ranging 1.2–4.2 metres in diameter, available in metric and North American editions, translated into seven languages), accompanied by the Windpower Workshop paperback. The technical foundation is axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) alternators paired with wooden blades for small wind applications, plus distribution of PowerSpout Pelton-type micro-hydro turbines sourced from Ecoinnovation in New Zealand. Hugh also resells Morningstar Tristar charge controllers (TS-45, TS-60) and accessories globally through the website.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront with worldwide shipping, supplemented by a network of independent workshop partners (Tripalium in France, Nea Guinea in Greece since 2010, PureSelfMade in Germany/Austria, Handy Village Institute in USA) who deliver hands-on construction courses using Piggott's designs. The WindEmpowerment organization coordinates a global community of practitioner groups teaching these designs across Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. Revenue derives from one-time book purchases (£12.29–£16.25 per copy), low-volume hardware sales (£145–£193 per charge controller), PowerSpout turbine resale, and workshop fees that flow primarily to partner organizations rather than to Scoraig Wind Electric directly.

The operation is a single-person micro-enterprise: Hugh Piggott personally answers technical enquiries daily and personally teaches workshops. There is no external funding, no subsidiaries, no parent company, and no M&A activity. The customer base is a long tail of off-grid homeowners, DIY hobbyists, university engineering programs, and developing-world community electrification projects, with the Recipe Book selling approximately 1,000 copies per year per edition since 2011. The business model is best characterized as a content-and-knowledge micro-enterprise monetized through printed materials, complementary hardware resale, and brand-equity-driven workshop licensing to independent trainers worldwide.

Name

scoraig wind electric

Legal name

Scoraig Wind Electric

Website

https://scoraigwind.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Scoraig Wind Electric is a sole-proprietor micro-enterprise in NW Scotland that sells DIY small wind and micro-hydro instructional books (notably the Wind Turbine Recipe Book), distributes PowerSpout hydro turbines and Morningstar charge controllers, and licenses its axial-flux generator designs to a global network of independent workshop trainers serving off-grid homeowners, educators, and developing-world communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Small Wind Turbine Equipment and Renewable Energy Education

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Distributed Wind Power Generation (Behind-the-Meter/Small Wind) (EUACAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wind Turbine OEMs & System Integration (Nacelle/Generator/Controls) (EUAMACAC)

Keywords

• Small wind turbines
• Micro hydro turbines
• Wind turbine plans
• Renewable energy education
• Off-grid power systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Scoraig

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Books and Publications Sales: Sale of Wind Turbine Recipe Book (65-page construction guide in metric and inches editions) and Windpower Workshop paperback book. Books sold via PayPal/direct from website and through Amazon Kindle.
2. Charge Controllers and Electronics: Sale of Morningstar Tristar charge controllers (TS-45, TS-60), battery temperature sensors, digital meters, and relay drivers. Ships worldwide.
3. Educational Workshops: Workshop courses taught worldwide by Hugh Piggott and partner organizations (Tripalium in France, Nea Guinea in Greece, Handy Village Institute in USA).
4. Powerspout Hydro Turbine Distribution: Distribution of PowerSpout micro-hydro turbines sourced from Ecoinnovation in New Zealand. Hugh orders and resells these turbines to his customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scoraig Wind Electric is a sole proprietorship run by Hugh Piggott from his off-grid location in NW Scotland that sells instructional books and plans for building small wind turbines (the Wind Turbine Recipe Book covering six sizes from 1.2 to 4.2 metres), distributes PowerSpout micro-hydro turbines and Morningstar Tristar charge controllers, and provides hands-on wind turbine construction workshops worldwide. The business centers on enabling self-build renewable energy for off-grid living and developing-world community power projects.

Product overview

Scoraig Wind Electric is operated by Hugh Piggott and primarily offers educational/instructional products for building small wind turbines and hydro systems, along with selling complementary hardware. The core offerings include the Wind Turbine Recipe Book and Windpower Workshop books that teach DIY wind turbine construction, Powerspout hydro turbines for micro-hydro applications, and Morningstar Tristar charge controllers and accessories for system management. The company also provides online design tools and downloadable technical documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wind Turbine Recipe Book A 65-page instructional document describing how to build six different sizes of wind turbines (1.2 to 4.2 metres in diameter) for battery charging, including detailed construction specifications from wooden blades to permanent magnet alternators. Available in metric and inches editions as paperback, PDF download, and Kindle eBook.
• Windpower Workshop A 189-page paperback book published by CAT in 2011 covering wind power systems and construction techniques for DIY builders.
• PowerSpout Hydro Turbines Micro-hydro turbines distributed by Scoraig Wind Electric, including PLT and TRG series. These are Pelton wheel type turbines for off-grid and grid-tied hydro power generation, ranging from compact units to larger installations.
• Morningstar Tristar TS-45 Charge Controller Morningstar Tristar 3-function 12/24/48V, 45A charge or load controller for wind and hydro systems, sold by Scoraig Wind Electric worldwide.
• Morningstar Tristar TS-60 Charge Controller Morningstar Tristar 3-function 12/24/48V, 60A charge or load controller for wind and hydro systems, sold by Scoraig Wind Electric worldwide.
• Relay Driver (RD-1) Relay driver device for load management in wind turbine systems, sold by Scoraig Wind Electric.
• Tristar Digital Meter (TS-M-2) Morningstar Tristar digital meter that displays voltage and current being dumped, sold as an accessory for system monitoring.
• Battery Temperature Sensor (TS-BTS) Morningstar TS-BTS battery temperature sensor with 10m cable for battery temperature monitoring in wind and hydro systems.
• Wind Turbine Construction Workshops Hands-on wind turbine construction courses taught worldwide by Hugh Piggott and partner organizations (Tripalium in France, Nea Guinea in Greece, Handy Village Institute in USA, PureSelfMade in Germany/Austria). Students build working turbines during the courses covering 12V, 24V, and grid-connected systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~1000 books sold per year across two editions (metric and North American)

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PowerSpout / Ecoinnovation LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcoinnovation in New Zealand manufactures PowerSpout micro-hydro turbines. Hugh Piggott orders and distributes these turbines to his customer base. He provides technical support and sizing calculations using Powerspout online calculators.
• Morningstar CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationMorningstar manufactures Tristar charge controllers sold worldwide. Hugh Piggott is an authorized seller shipping Morningstar products globally. Products include TS-45, TS-60, battery temperature sensors, digital meters, and relay drivers.
• TripaliumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTripalium in France organizes wind turbine construction workshops using Piggott designs. Led by Gael Cesa, they have trained students from TU Delft and others. Also contributed to the WindEmpowerment maintenance manual.
• WindEmpowermentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network organization coordinating small wind turbine groups worldwide who teach Piggott designs. Publishes maintenance manuals, maintains calendar of workshops, and facilitates knowledge sharing across continents.
• Nea GuineamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective in Athens, Greece that organizes wind turbine construction workshops twice weekly for 3 months. Has organized workshops since spring 2010 building 12V, 24V, and grid-connected systems.
• EirbyteminorOthersIrish hosting provider that hosts scoraigwind.co.uk using renewable energy.
• Handy Village InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacility in Graham, North Carolina that hosts wind turbine design and construction workshops taught by Dan Bartmann (Otherpower). Workshops use Piggott designs scaled up to larger sizes.
• PureSelfMademajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJonathan offers wind turbine building workshops in Germany and Austria multiple times per year using Piggott designs. Workshops held at GEA Akademie and other locations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Otherpower: Otherpower operates in the same DIY small wind turbine space as Scoraig Wind Electric. Founded by Dan Bartmann, they teach Piggott-inspired designs at the Handy Village Institute in North Carolina and run an active discussion forum—directly overlapping with Scoraig's design IP, customer base, and workshop model.
• PowerSpout / Ecoinnovation: Ecoinnovation manufactures the PowerSpout micro-hydro turbines that Scoraig distributes. They share Scoraig's off-grid, small-scale, DIY-friendly ethos and serve overlapping customer segments (off-grid homeowners, developing-world electrification) with complementary hydro rather than wind products.

Broad incumbents

• Bergey Windpower: Bergey is one of the longest-established US small wind turbine manufacturers (since 1977), serving residential and small commercial off-grid customers. They compete with Scoraig's addressable market but at the commercial-turbine rather than DIY-design end.
• Primus Wind Power: Primus (formerly Southwest Windpower) is a leading small wind turbine OEM serving off-grid homes, RVs, marine, and telecom applications with the popular Air series. They occupy the commercial product side of Scoraig's DIY-customer market.
• XZERES Wind: XZERES designs and manufactures small-to-medium wind turbines and distributed wind energy systems for residential, agricultural, and commercial off-grid customers—overlapping Scoraig's small-wind, off-grid niche with a turnkey product offering.
• Bornay Wind Turbines: Bornay is a Spanish manufacturer of small wind turbines for residential and isolated applications since 1988. They serve the same off-grid, behind-the-meter customer profile as Scoraig's designs, with a focus on Southern Europe and Latin America.
• Silentwind: Silentwind manufactures small wind generators targeting marine, off-grid homes, and remote site applications, primarily in European markets. They compete with Scoraig's customer profile in the behind-the-meter small-wind category.
• Aeolos Wind Turbine: Aeolos manufactures small horizontal-axis wind turbines from 300W to 50kW for residential, commercial, and telecom applications. They sit in the commercial-product side of Scoraig's DIY-oriented market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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