Here’s how wind turbines work: wind turns the blades around a shaft inside the turbine, which spins a generator. Energy then travels through cables under the seabed and connects to an offshore substation, and then to a power station on land. https://cbsn.ws/3pYVxDL | 60 Minutes

4.9K views · 38 reactions | How do you test a wind turbine blade that’s more than 20 tons? At the Wind Technology Testing Center, turbines are tested to ensure they can survive high wind speeds in order to provide sustainable energy to consumers. Learn more about how you can take action to fight climate change: https://bit.ly/4bCWX9z #WindTurbine #Sustainability #WindPower #ClimateAction #cleanenergy #renewableenergy | Museum of Science, Boston | Facebook