How wind energy is used?

This wind flow, or motion energy, when "harvested" by modern wind turbines, can be used to generate electricity. How Wind Power Is Generated The terms "wind energy" or "wind power" describe the process by which the wind is used to generate mechanical power or electricity. read more

Learn about the Energy Department's R&D investments to improve the performance and lower the cost of innovative wind energy technologies. Learn about the Energy Department's R&D investments to improve the performance and lower the cost of innovative wind energy technologies. read more

Wind energy is delivered to the power grid just like coal, nuclear or solar energy and can be used wherever electricity is used. The use of wind power is finding broad acceptance as a clean and renewable energy source. Because wind is generated due to uneven heating in the earth’s atmosphere, wind energy can be considered a form of solar energy. read more