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CH 410 Summer 2009 Joe Musgrave and Ted Walker Wind is a form of Solar energy Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the earth’s surface and rotation of the Earth Wind Turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind to mechanical power A generator can convert the mechanical power into electricity How it works cont. A wind turbine works the opposite of a fan The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, Which connects to a generator and makes electricity. The Parts Anemometer -measures the wind speed Blades -most turbines have 2 or 3. Wind blowing over the blades causes the blades