Natural movement. Useful energy.

A turbine’s blades capture energy from moving air. A generator turns that motion into electricity, connecting a local resource to the wider energy system.

Illustration of a onshore wind installation in its landscape

How it works.

Three parts of the picture.

  1. 01

    Capture

    Wind moving over the blades creates forces that turn the rotor.

  2. 02

    Generate

    The rotating system drives a generator, producing electrical energy.

  3. 03

    Operate

    Controls respond to changing conditions while monitoring equipment health.

Background reading: U.S. Department of Energy — onshore wind (opens in a new tab)

Good development
starts with
good questions.

  • Wind resource and landscape assessment
  • Ecology and local consultation
  • Transport routes and site access
  • Grid connection and operational care