Wind Energy By: Taylor Esperti

∎ Blades on the windmill catch the wind and the windmill turns

∎ Windmill has an internal shaft that turns inside a generator to produce electricity

∎ Generator produces electricity by spinning a magnet inside a coil of wires

∎ When the magnet turns it forces electrons through the wires and electricity is generated

How Its Produced

∎From the generator the wind's electricity goes to the power grid

∎The system of transmission and distribution has power lines

∎The power lines transport electricity to the buildings in towns and cities

How Its Transported

∎ Turbines can be used to power: ∎homes∎boats∎buildings∎Traffic lights∎And much more

How Its Used

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