Download or read book How Is Wind Power Harvested written by Maurine Rubie and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-20 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wind power is harnessed by a machine called a wind turbine. Wind turbines are tall towers topped with blades. The blades are connected to a vertical shaft or rod. When wind causes the blades to spin, they turn the shaft. The turning shaft provides power to a machine called a generator, which produces electricity. A group of wind turbines called a wind farm can be used to provide electricity to a community. Small turbines provide power for individual homes. This book may give you: How Is Wind Power Harvested: Wind Energy Facts For Kids Windmill For Kids: Wind Turbine Diagram Wind Power: What Are 3 Important Facts About Wind Energy?