Wind turbines catch the wind and turn it into electricity to give us power.
When the wind blows strongly enough in one direction, it acts as a push force that makes the blades on the turbine spin.
Just like when you push your friend on the swing!
But something else is happening!
All moving things have something called energy!
A strong wind has a lot of energy. When it hits the blades, it gives some of its energy to the wind turbine. A smaller machine inside the wind turbine uses this energy to create electricity for our communities.
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We can also create electricity from burning things – like oil or coal.
Think about what happens when you burn something. Why do you think using wind is cleaner and better for our planet?