ERG - How a wind farm works
Find out how the strength of the wind becomes energy that powers your activities. From nature to households.
A wind farm turns the wind's kinetic energy into mechanical energy, which in turn is used to produce electricity. The process is as fascinating as it is efficient. Plus, it is sustainable.
Start your journey to discover how a wind farm works!
Wind speed
3.0 m/s
Avoided CO2 (kg) 4,884
Hourly production (kW)2.000,0
Homes served6.452
Links all turbines to the substation. Contains medium/high voltage electrical cables as well as the fibre optics cables needed for remote turbine control.
Contains all measurement and control instruments and the transformer which increases the voltage to 150 kV for connection to the national distribution network.
They are made of fibreglass on a wood and composite structure. An automatic system keeps them oriented towards the wind and optimises their inclination to best exploit kinetic energy.
It is anchored on a foundation of reinforced concrete (at times with piles).
A transformer is located inside it to increase the voltage to 30 kV alternating current.
Contains the speed multiplier, the electric generator (low voltage and direct current) and the blade position control systems. At times it also contains a low/medium voltage transformer.