How do the turbines work?
As the blades turn, a gearbox inside increases the rotation speed, so that inbuilt generators can convert the energy created by wind power into electricity. The electricity is then transmitted down cables to substations, where it is fed first into the regional, then the national, grid.
How many people work in the industry?
The number of people employed, both directly and indirectly, by the British wind industry increased steadily from 35,900 in 2013 to 82,800 in 2018. Offshore wind alone supported
