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production of electricity from wind energy

Wind farms contain a group of wind turbines, which are driven by the wind; they produce electricity and carry it along the transmission and distribution networks to which they are connected.

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transmission to consumers

The electricity is carried to areas of consumption by low-voltage distribution lines.

network connection

overhead connection

voltage decrease

Before integrating the electricity into the home network, the voltage is progressively decreased to 240 V.

high-tension electricity transmission

Using high-voltage lines to transmit electricity over long distances reduces the strength of the current and, as a result, energy losses.

energy integration to the transmission network

The electricity produced is integrated into the network.

second voltage increase

first voltage increase

Increase in voltage: transformers carry high-voltage electricity produced by the alternator to reduce loss during transport.

horizontal-axis wind turbine

The most common type of wind turbine whose axis is parallel to the direction of the wind.

horizontal-axis wind turbine