The energy present in wind can be converted into electricity with a wind turbine. Wind passing over the turbine creates rotary motion that turns an electric generator and creates electricity.

Listed below are various fact sheets and other information sources on the subject of wind energy.

Look here for a guide to installing a renewable energy system on your property, information on site assessments and a brief summary of the Incentives and Grants that the Renewable Energy Program offers.
     Renewable Energy Projects: Guiding You Through The Process
     Assess Your Property's Renewable Energy Potential
     Renewable Program Incentives and Grants

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Fact Sheets (Acrobat Reader Required)

     Federal Tax Incentives

     Using wind energy: small-scale systems

     Small rooftop wind turbines: Common questions and answers

     Introducing renewable energy into Wisconsin schools

     A sustainable energy checklist for green communities

     Home Power's "Wind Turbine Buyer's Guide" written by Mick Sagrillo & Ian Woofenden
    
     Wind turbines and birds: Putting the situation in perspective in Wisconsin

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Case Studies (Acrobat Reader Required)

     Doing Business with Wind

     Owning a PV/Wind Hybrid System: Being Your Own Utility

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Reports (Acrobat Reader Required)

This study investigates the difference between estimated energy production of a Vestas V-15 (65kW, 3-phase, 480VAC, 4200rpm) wind turbine, remanufactured by Energy Maintenance Systems and actual production. This study shows that the performance of a Wisconsin-sited Vestas V-15 (65kW, 3-phase, 480VAC, 4200rpm) wind turbine can be improved with a more aggressive-than-normal blade pitch.

     Vetas V15 Wind Turbine Performance Optimization: Sensitivity to Blade Pitch Angle in Moderate Wind Regimes