Wind
Select a numbered button to tour a portion of the plant or take the grand tour. You will need Windows Media Player or QuickTime installed on your computer to view the tour.


About the Virtual Plant Tour
If you've ever wondered how wind is used to generate electricity, this is the place to learn. A simple click of the mouse will take you on a guided tour ranging from the history of wind energy to learning how a wind turbine is controlled. Start your tour by selecting any of the numbered icons to view specific operations and examine each phase at your own pace. Or simply select Grand Tour to view the tour start to finish. Enjoy your tour.

If you need clarification of some of the terms used in the tour, please see our Glossary of Terms.

You must have either Windows Media Player or QuickTime installed on your computer to view the tour. If you do not have either of these, select a player, and you will automatically be redirected to the appropriate download site.





Learn about wind energy history and how today's wind farms create electricity for homes and businesses. See how wind power has provided energy throughout history. Explore what it takes to locate and operate a wind farm. See what is inside the enclosure atop the tower and how it generates electricity. Learn how the wind turbine is controlled to maximize the amount of electricity it generates. Learn how winds are created over land, near water and globally.