Wind Turbine Energy Facility

Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form, such as these wind turbines to generate electricity, wind mills for mechanical power, wind pumps for pumping water or drainage, or sails to propel ships.

Title: Wind Energy Facility. Description: Wind energy facility in the Northeastern United States. Location: USA Photographer: Paul Cryan, , U.S. Geological Survey.

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