Learn about the different types, parts and functions of wind turbines, the devices that convert the wind into electrical energy. Discover how Iberdrola is a benchmark in onshore and offshore wind energy generation. At industrial scales, many large turbines are collected into wind farms located in rural areas or offshore. The term windmill, which typically refers to the conversion of wind energy into power for milling or pumping, is sometimes used to describe a wind turbine. Wind power is a key component of the global energy transition, converting kinetic energy into clean electricity. As a renewable energy source, it is self-replenishing and produces no operational emissions, though the lifecycle of wind turbines presents its own environmental considerations. Wind turbines are an increasingly important source of intermittent renewable energy, and are used in many countries to lower energy costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
