Why Wind Turbines Are Big (Amazing Facts)

Wind turbine farm in front of hills

The modern commercial wind turbine is a feat of engineering. Like a small, domestic wind turbine, the primary function is to produce electricity. Unlike a home turbine, a big commercial unit can produce … Read more

Do Wind Turbines Use Oil (What Makes Them Turn)

Oil rig and wind turbines

Wind turbines are complex machinery pieces with several moving parts and gearboxes, driveshafts, and rotors (amongst others) that all require lubrication of various kinds to remain operationally effective. Wind turbines use oil and … Read more

Do Wind Turbines Change Direction?

Large commercial wind turbines on grass with a blue sky

Most power-producing wind turbines do change direction. Small, residential turbines simply use a tail to face them into the wind. Large, commercial wind farm turbines use wind direction, wind speed, a computer, and … Read more