How does Wind Energy Work?-Residential Wind Powered Energy
November 21, 2009 by Build Your Own Wind Turbine
Filed under Wind Energy
Wind energy can be harnessed by placing a wind generator/propeller on top of a tall tower in favorable locations. Electricity is produced when the wind moves the propeller and the propeller powers the generator.
A typical wind energy generator has a tall bladed wind turbine, with fairly long and slender blades. The blades should be rigid [...]