producing electricity through wind power.

... Task 1: Wind power generating electricity. How does Wind Turbines Work? 1. The wind blows and it turns the blades and makes them turn. 2. The blade turns a shaft inside the nacelle.(No 11 from the picture above) 3. The shaft goes into a gearbox which increases the rotation speed enough for the generator. 4. The generator uses magnetic fields to convert the rotational energy (kinetic energy) into electrical energy. 5. The power output goes to a transformer, which converts the electricity produced by the generator at around 700 Volts (V) to the right voltage for distribution system, usually 33,000 V. 6. The national grid transmits the power around the country.(Like shown below in the picture). Energy conversion: Induction generators: Induction generators work as device that converts the mechanical energy of rotation into electricity based on the electromagnetic inductions. How induction generators work: The energy transfer/conversion occurs in the generator. Most wind turbines use the induction generators despite

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