Wind Turbines 2 by orig_buggy
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Congrats all .....I didn't know the true name or how they worked until I googled it! LOL.
How Wind Turbines Work
Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns are modified by the earth's terrain, bodies of water, and vegetation.
The terms wind energy or wind power describe the process by which the wind is used to generate mechanical power or electricity. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind into mechanical power. This mechanical power can be used for specific tasks (such as grinding grain or pumping water) or a generator can convert this mechanical power into electricity.
So how do wind turbines make electricity?
Simply stated, a wind turbine works the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to make wind, like a fan, wind turbines use wind to make electricity. The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, which connects to a generator. A wind power plant shows how a group of wind turbines can make electricity for the utility grid. The electricity is sent through transmission and distribution lines to homes, businesses, schools, and so on.
Hope you all enjoyed!! Thanks for the comments and views !!!
Hugs Trina
Comments (20)
PD154
Excellent shot Trina, I like this POV, getting the sky and anything white just right is an artform in itself, well done you!
ShadowsNTime
Lol, I couldn't think of the right name so just said windmill:-) Very nice capture again and super composition! Fabulous sky where you are!
jared99
An awesome image -- and thanks for the info!
allisonbender
Great shot Trina, and I agree the clouds and sky are perfect!!! A tid bit of fact about wind.... Years ago there was a project in California, it was called Bio-dome. It was a huge light emitting sphere, designed to support human life, vegetation and trees were planted inside to produce oxygen, the purpose of the experiment was to see if life could be sustained on other planets that had no oxygen. Several Scientest were then placed inside and committed to the duration of the project, Long story short it failed, and they ended up pumping oxygen into the dome! Later the conclusion was, that without wind the trees roots did'nt grow deep enough to produce the necessarey oxygen.... makes me wonder some about the design of this planet!!! Tom
bazza
Superb capture, Love the sky in this one.. Excellent!!
mgtcs
Very nice capture my friend, love the sky!
THROBBE
Great shot and series Trina!
tizjezzme
On our way to south dakota from minnesota, we came upon hundreds of acres of these things, and it made me feel i was on another planet.. it was such an odd site to see so many of these... anyway, another great shot here .. with awesome pov.
tofi
Beautiful sky and atmosphere Trina! A unique and original perspective, only revealing the most loveliest of details of this Wind Turbine! Excellent capture and presentation!
npauling
Excellent clear capture of these giants.
vintorix
Excellent shot. well done!
myrrhluz
Great capture! I like the way you've captured the two up close with more in the distance. Great sky too.
Dreamingbee
wonderful shot !!
MC-Jay-One
Great POV and shot!
Hendesse
Fantastic POV, colors and details. Excellent shot!
jendellas
Beautiful clouds & sky. Love the pics.
kenmo
Awesome....!!!!
lucindawind
wonderful shot ! we have one in this city
durleybeachbum
Great clouds, too!!
traceyjane
great shot, the clouds are fantastic. I'm a big cloud lover! as a kid I loved lying on the lawn looking at the clouds and letting my imagination run wild, you can see all sorts of dragons, animals, faces etc. If only I could find the time to do it now (and a bit of dry weather!!)