WIND ENERGY

Wind energy is the effect of conversion of wind kinetic power into electricity. Today, its utilization is rather simple as it is obtained from wind farms: wind energy turns two-three propeller-like blades around a rotor that is connected to the main shaft, spinning to produce electricity in its generator.

Modern wind turbines fall into two basic groups:
The horizontal-axis variety
The vertical-axis design

Wind energy is undoubtedly one of the primary renewable sources. Technology is fast improving in terms of efficiency and the reduced environmental impact.

Wind turbines (WTGs) can be installed either on land (onshore WTGs) or in the water (i.e. oceans, seas and lakes, and are called offshore WTGs).