What is wind power and how does it work? | Statkraft
Wind power is a renewable and emission-free energy source on the rise. Learn why, how our wind farms work and about our wind power ambitions.
Wind power generation, 2025
Annual electricity generation from wind is measured in terawatt-hours (TWh) per year. This includes both onshore and offshore wind sources.
Wind Power by Country 2026
Also includes information on each country''s actual yearly production
Electricity generation from wind
Wind flows over the blades creating lift (similar to the effect on airplane wings), which causes the blades to turn. The blades are connected to a drive shaft that turns an electric generator,
WWEA Half-year Report 2025: Global Wind Power Growth
The addition of over 72 GW of new capacity globally demonstrates the sector''s resilience and the trust that governments, investors, and communities continue to place in wind power as a
How Do Wind Turbines Work?
This 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.
Wind energy database
The Wind Power is a comprehensive database of detailed raw statistics on the rapidly growing sphere of wind energy and its supporting markets. It containts data about wind farms, turbines, manufacturers,
How Much Energy Does a Wind Turbine Produce?
Discover how much energy a wind turbine can produce per day and per year. Learn about the benefits of wind energy and its impact on the
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