Generating Electricity Using Wind
Wind energy can be turned in to electricity that can be used in homes and businesses. To make electricity, energy is needed to turn a generator. Moving air supplies the energy. A wind turbine is used to turn the generator.
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How wind turbines work
The wind flows over the blades which creates lift and causes the blades to turn.
The turning blades convert the wind's energy into low-speed rotational energy causing the gears to turn.
The turning gears spin the generator which increases the rotational energy in order to generate electricity.
The electricity is sent to the electrical grid for use by the public.