The force of the wind can be converted into mechanical or electrical power. Find information about wind power technologies, research, policies and programs.
Wind
Exploring Ways to Use Wind Energy
DOE. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Covers topics of general interest for small and home wind energy applications including generating electricity and pumping water.
Wind Program
DOE. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Offers information including wind energy technology and resources, wind power publications, financial opportunities, current news and events.
Wind Energy Basics
DOE. National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Provides background information on wind energy focused on turbines.
Windfarm Interactive
Centre for Alternative Technology Charity Limited.
Online wind turbine tutorial which includes activities and demonstration of wind farm technologies. Other free energy educational resources are also available from this Web page.
Farm Energy Alternatives
National Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.
Includes a page on wind energy with links to publications from other organizations, success stories, and the ATTRA publication Wind-Powered Electric Systems for Homes, Farms, and Ranches: Resources.
Wind Energy Resource Atlas of the United States
DOE. National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Data and summary information about wind resources available throughout the United States. Links to other online wind map information is also provided.