Page 111 - @ccess 2 Student´s Book

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FOR OUR INFOGRAPHIC

WIND TURBINES

Wind makes the blades spin and this movement goes to a
generator and it makes electricity. As for wind turbines, they have
two main parts: on one hand, they have a turbine, on the other, a
generator. In order to distribute electricity, the electricity generated
by the wind’s kinetic energy goes to the mains. Afterwards, voltage

is reduced so electricity can be used in homes.

It is a form of solar energy,
and is a result of A device that turns kinetic
the uneven heating of the energy into another kind
atmosphere by the sun. of energy, for example, a
wind turbine turns it into
mechanical energy.
This converts mechanical
energy to electrical energy.
Wind turbine generators are a bit unusual,
because the generator has to work with
a power source, which gives inconsistent

mechanical power.

Kinetic energy Mechanical energy Electrical energy

WIND TURBINE GENERATOR

Sources:
1. https://goo.gl/xBhJJA Date: July 2 of 2018
2. https://goo.gl/Z3UFFP Date: July 2 of 2018
3. https://goo.gl/EJbdzL Date: July 2 of 2018

110 Studentʼs Book / Practice 6