Technology Type

A wind power plant, also known as a wind farm, is a facility that converts wind energy into electrical power through multiple wind turbines strategically placed to maximize wind capture.

The system works through wind turning turbine blades (starting at 3-4 m/s), a rotor converting wind energy to mechanical rotation, a gearbox increasing rotation speed (8-20 rpm to 1000-1800 rpm), a generator producing electricity through electromagnetic induction, and power electronics controlling grid-compatible output.

The plant operates optimally at wind speeds around 15 m/s, with automatic shutdown at speeds exceeding 25 m/s to prevent damage. Modern wind farms can include both onshore and offshore installations, with the latter accessing stronger, more consistent winds despite higher installation costs.

The main components of a wind farm are the wind turbines with transformers at each turbine base, power collection substations and a main substation for voltage transformation.