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Wind Turbines

How Does It Work?
One of the most popular uses of wind turbines is to generate electricity. To make electricity, the shaft of the turbine must be connected to an electrical generator. Through gearboxes, the generator converts the mechanical energy of the spinning turbine shaft into electricity.

The main body of a wind generator comprises a set of blades, the alternator and the tail section. The power of the wind makes the blades turn which are connected to the rotor inside the alternator which turns and generates electrical power. The tail ensures that the wind generator is facing directly into the wind.

A wind generator produces alternating voltage and current, and these are rectified to provide DC at the correct voltage to charge batteries. This process is similar to charging the battery in a car.

The Benefits

- Enables micro generation - you can produce your own green sustainable electricity.

- Reduction in CO2 emissions.

Wind turbines are becoming cheaper and more efficient with the improved productivity of newer designs. This means that more electricity can be produced from more cost-effective turbines. As a result, the cost of electricity from wind is now on a level with conventional electricity costs. On larger turbines power can be sold back to your utility company.

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