FAQs

Have a look at the most common questions about wind energy and the revealing – and sometimes surprising – answers!

Wind energy around the globe

Read GWEC’s latest statistics on wind energy on a global level.

How does a wind turbine work?

Discover how a wind turbine is put together and how it is used to produce energy.
Use our interactive tool below to test out a wind turbine yourself.

Discover why wind power works and download the Climate Change colouring book below.

Why Does Wind Power Work?

Wind emits no greenhouse gases or pollution.
It produces electricity without fuel using only a natural resource.
Other energy generating technologies need water for cooling, wind energy does not.

Wind reduces dependence on fuel imports.
Oil and gas prices go up. Wind is free.

Wind creates thousands of local sustainable jobs.

Wind energy is a fast expanding sector in Europe.

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