Energy 101: Wind Turbines

In Oregon, more than 5% of our electricity comes from wind energy. Oregon's Renewable Portfolio Standard requires that 25% of our electricity must come from renewable resources, like wind and solar, by the year 2025. We are well on our way to meeting that goal. How do wind turbines work? Check out this video from the U.S. Department of Energy.

See how wind turbines generate clean electricity from the power of wind. The video highlights the basic principles at work in wind turbines, and illustrates how the various components work to capture and convert wind energy to electricity. This updated version also includes information on the Energy Department's efforts to advance offshore wind power.