Wind Energy Explained: How Wind Turbines Work

Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns are modified by the earth's terrain, bodies of water, and vegetation. Humans use this wind flow, or motion energy, for many purposes: sailing, flying a kite, and even generating electricity./p>
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Wind Turbines

We offer engineering services for all above-grade components of wind turbine systems. Learn more.

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Welcome to Wetzel Engineering

We offer a wide variety of engineering services to clients in the windpower and aerospace industries. Clients include:

System and Component Manufacturers and Material Suppliers
Power Project Developers
Federal and State Government Agencies
Universities and Research Institutions
Legal and Financial Interests

System Integration, Dynamics, & Performance

Our particular expertise related to wind turbine system integration includes optimization of rotor specific loading for different wind classes, analysis of system design choices such as power regulation, and selection of tower height for different wind classes.

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Rotor Design

We are at the cutting edge of wind turbine rotor blade design, engaged in several R&D projects to develop carbon composite blades and employ aero-elastic tailoring of structural properties.

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