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Why Wind

What you should know about wind energy

What you should know about wind energy

Land-based wind energy is currently the largest source of clean power generation in the United States. Our wind projects help generate economic stability through family-sustaining job creation, landowner payments and tax revenues, all while producing cleaner, more reliable and affordable homegrown energy.

How Wind Energy Works

  1. 1 Turbines spin to generate electricity. Turbines can adjust depending on wind direction.
  2. 2 Transformer increases voltage of electricity.
  3. 3 Electricity travels through transmission lines.
  4. 4 Transformer decreases voltage of electricity.
  5. 5 Electricity travels through collection lines.
  6. 6 Electricity is delivered to customers.
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Benefits of Wind Energy

Wind powers communities with a limitless, free and non-polluting renewable energy resource that consumes virtually no water. Learn more about the benefits of wind energy.

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Explore Invenergy's wind portfolio

Invenergy has developed more than 19 gigawatts of wind energy across more than 118 projects, enough to power 6.4 million homes. Find out more about our successful track record in wind energy.

Learn more about wind energy at Invenergy.com

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