THE MODERN WIND TURBINE

Modern wind turbine generators are robust, sophisticated high-tech machines designed to convert the power of the wind into electricity.

Main Components: The tower, the nacelle, the rotor and the rotor blades.
Height: 340-495 feet
Rotor Diameter: 250-330 feet
Rotor Blade Rotation: 20 rotations per minute
How electricity leaves the turbine and brings us power:
The wind spins the blades and converts the mechanical energy of the turbine into electrical energy through the turbine’s generator. The electricity is fed through underground power cables to the main transformer, and is then transferred to the utility grid, where it feeds power to homes and businesses. Sophisticated computer control systems run constantly to ensure that the machines are operating efficiently and safely.