Wind Power

Horizontal Axis Wind turbines (HAWT) operate on a simple principle. The energy in the wind turns two or three propeller-like blades around a rotor. The rotor is connected to the main shaft, which spins a generator to create electricity. Wind turbines are mounted on a tower to capture the most energy. from 33 feet (10 meters) and can reach 393 feet (120 meters) above ground, they can take advantage of faster and less turbulent wind.

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) are a type of wind turbine where the main rotor shaft runs vertically. Among the advantages of this arrangement are that generators and gearboxes can be placed close to the ground, and that VAWT do not need to be pointed into the wind Wind turbines can be used to produce electricity for a single home, building, community as off grid or they can be connected to an electricity grid.