About Wind

Wind is one of the oldest sources of renewable energy. Long before the first wind farm was built, wind was used to pump water or to grind grains in mills.

Today, wind is harnessed on both large and small-scale bases to generate electricity. Most large wind farms are found in areas where the wind blows without nearby structures, such as offshore or in some coastal areas.

Important factors when considering wind power projects include:

• the availability and speed of wind at the proposed site
• the size of the turbine and the height of the tower
• the proximity to transmission or distribution lines.