Wind energy

Wind energy is a form of solar energy. Wind energy (or wind power) describes the process by
which wind is used to generate electricity. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind
into mechanical power. A generator can convert mechanical power into electricity.

Wind Turbine
A wind turbine is a device that converts the wind's kinetic energy into electrical energy. Wind
turbines are manufactured in a wide range of sizes, with either horizontal or vertical axes.
Wind Turbine Topologies are as follows:
 Rotor axis orientation: horizontal or vertical;
 Rotor position: upwind or downwind of tower;
 Rotor speed: fixed or variable;
 Hub: rigid, teetering, gimbaled or hinged blades;
 Rigidity: still or flexible;
 Number of blades: one, two, three or even more;
 Power control: stall, pitch, yaw or aerodynamic surfaces;
 Yaw control: active or free.

Wind turbines are classified into two general types:

 Horizontal-axis turbines.
 Vertical-axis turbines.

Horizontal-axis turbines.
A horizontal-axis wind turbine (HAWT) is a wind turbine in which the axis of the rotor's rotation
is parallel to the wind stream and the ground. All grid-connected commercial wind turbines
today are built with a propeller-type rotor on a horizontal axis
Vertical-axis turbines.
A vertical-axis wind turbine is a type of wind turbine where the main rotor shaft is set transverse
to the wind while the main components are located at the base of the turbine. This arrangement
allows the generator and gearbox to be located close to the ground, facilitating service and repair.