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A device that converts kinetic energy from the wind into mechanical energy.

The angle at which the blades are set relative to the wind to control the speed and efficiency of a turbine.

The minimum wind speed at which a wind turbine begins to generate power.

The ratio of the actual output of a wind turbine over time to its potential output if it were to operate at full capacity continuously.

A system that rotates the turbine nacelle to keep the rotor facing into the wind as the wind direction changes.

The housing on top of the wind turbine tower that contains the gear box, generator, and other mechanical components.

An instrument that measures wind speed and transmits this data to the turbine controller.

A device that measures the direction of the wind, often used to align the turbine with the wind for optimal energy capture.

The part of the turbine that includes the blades and the hub, which converts wind energy into rotational energy.

The central part of the rotor to which the turbine blades are attached.

A device that converts the turbine's rotational energy into electrical energy.

The ratio of the speed of the tips of the wind turbine blades to the speed of the wind.

A group of wind turbines in the same location used to produce electricity.

A graph that illustrates the relationship between wind speed and the electrical power produced by a turbine.

The area through which the wind turbine blades rotate, impacting the amount of energy captured by the turbine.

A mechanical device in a turbine that increases the rotational speed from a low-speed rotor to a high-speed generator.

The reduction in wind speed downstream of a turbine, which can affect the performance of other turbines in the vicinity.

The wind speed at which a wind turbine is designed to cease power production to prevent damage.

A law stating that the maximum theoretical efficiency of a wind turbine is 59.3%, known as the Betz Limit.