Wind Farm

A wind farm is a facility consisting of several wind turbines for energy generation.

A wind farm is a large-scale facility that consists of several wind turbines aimed at generating electrical energy from the kinetic energy of the wind. Wind farms can be located either on land (onshore) or offshore, with the latter gaining importance in recent years due to their access to stronger and more stable winds.

The wind turbines are central components of a wind farm. Each wind turbine is equipped with a tall tower that supports a rotor blade assembly and a generator in the hub. When the wind turns the blades, kinetic energy is converted into mechanical energy. This rotary motion is transmitted via a shaft to a generator that produces electrical energy. The generated energy is then fed into the power grid via transformers.

There are different types of wind farms. Onshore wind farms are often easier to access and are closer to existing power grids, while offshore wind farms are more challenging to plan due to more complex engineering techniques and ecological considerations. The size of a wind farm can cover several square kilometers, with modern turbines achieving capacities of over 5 megawatts and rotors having a diameter of more than 100 meters.

Wind farms play a crucial role in the global energy transition as they provide an environmentally friendly way to generate electrical energy that causes minimal greenhouse gas emissions. They thus contribute to the reduction of climate change but also pose potential impacts on local ecosystems and land use, which can be mitigated through careful planning and monitoring.