Wind Energy: History, Current Design Principles, Market Penetration, Environmental Impacts

Wind energy is one of the most well-known renewable energies in the world, generating 6% of electricity throughout the world. In this journal, the main technology of a wind turbine is discussed, along with current implementations, its environmental impacts, and the economic influences of wind turbines. Most information in this article is based on former journals and data from businesses in the industry, allowing an accurate portrait of the current industry. This journal concludes the basic knowledges on wind turbines, providing a general insight of the wind energy system.