Step 1: The blades of a wind turbine are designed in a similar way to airplane wings. As wind blows into the blades, a lift force is created that pushes the blade. And, because the blades are attached to a rotor, it enables the blade to spin when the wind blows!

Step 2: The rotor is also connected to the nacelle, which contains the mechanical parts. The nacelle has a gearbox, which turns the rotational energy from the rotor into mechanical energy.

Step 3: The gearbox is connected to a generator, which converts mechanical energy into electricity. See, I told you it was complex!

Step 4: Then, the electricity is sent to a substation via cables that stabilize the electricity to a useful level in order to power our communities. Think of it like a pitstop for electricity!