Wind Turbine Aerodynamics

Wind turbine aerodynamics involves how the blades interact with the wind to generate electricity. When the wind blows, it flows faster over one side of the blade than the other, creating a pressure difference called lift—similar to an airplane wing. This lift causes the blades to spin around a hub. The blades are shaped to maximize this effect, converting wind energy into rotational motion efficiently. As the rotor spins, it turns a generator that produces electricity. Aerodynamically optimized blade design reduces drag and turbulence, improving energy output and efficiency of the turbine.