While it’s true that some generators and motors can be used interchangeably by reversing the flow of electricity (motors can be used as generators and vice-versa) this isn’t true of ceiling fans.

Motors provide efficient service for moderate to hard to start equipment such as pumps, blowers, and air-compressors. Specific services offered by suppliers of motor and generator winding services ...

This modular coil is intended to be used in motor and generator applications, and features a 3D printed structure to wind your copper about as well as a series of ferromagnetic machine screws and ...