Wind turbines generate electricity

Today, wind farms are used to generate electricity for towns and cities. Wind farms are made up of many wind turbines (see image on the left below). Wind turbines use blades to capture the wind’s kinetic energy. When the wind blows, it pushes against the blades of the wind turbine, making them turn gears. As the gears are turned, a generator spins (see image on the right below). The spinning generator produces electricity.