Wind energy is becoming a very important form of energy in the world today and the US is helping to lead the way with many advancements in the area of wind energy. wind energy is a way of harnessing the kinetic power of wind to power a generator that creates electricity. wind mills range in size from 1 foot blades to 186 foot blades. the larger the windmill the more efficient and more cost efficient. modern wind turbines are capable of powering over 5000 homes and creating 20 million killowatt hours per year. windmills are installed in open terrain as well as on water and in th hills.
