How Turbines Work 

You’ve seen them standing tall, row upon row across the horizon. Now draw in for a closer look: our collection of computer-controlled turbines features blades made of multiple layers of composite fiberglass and epoxy. Operating in winds ranging from 7 to 55 mph, the turbine offers peak performance at 25 to 55 mph, and for safety, they automatically shut down in winds exceeding 55 mph.

A shaft extending from the three rotating blades drives the generator, converting mechanical motion into electric power. Electricity flows through high-capacity cables to a nearby substation where voltage is stepped up and delivered to our power grid.

Turbine Facts:

•  Turbine blades have a diameter of 254 feet

•  Turbine blades rotate 18-22 times per minute

•  The generator produces 1,500 KW of power

•  Each wind tower is approximately 265 feet tall

• The nacelle (center hub) rotates to face the wind from any direction