You have it correct. There is no reason from a physics perspective that governs which direction of rotation is best. read more
All major horizontal axis turbines today rotate the same way (clockwise) to present a coherent view. However, early turbines rotated counter-clockwise like the old windmills, but a shift occurred from 1978 and on. read more
It is to do with the angle of the blade, it has nothing to do with the direction of the wind. If the blade is slightly facing clockwise then the wind will push it to turning anticlockwise. If the blade is slightly facing anticlockwise then the wind will push it up and become clockwise. read more