Wind energy
Wind turbines use the wind to drive turbines directly.
As the wind blows, it transfers some of its kinetic energy to the blades, which turn and drive the generator, to produce electricity.
Several wind turbines may be grouped together to form a wind farm.
Energy which an object possesses by being in motion. of the wind \(\rightarrow\) electrical energy.
Advantages
- It is a renewable energy resource.
- There are no fuel costs.
- No harmful polluting gases are produced.
Disadvantages
- Wind farms are noisy and may spoil the view for people living near them.
- If there is no wind, there is no electricity.