Generator
Magnet
Wire
Mechanical Energy
Wind Energy
Electrical Energy
Also make sure you have a complete circuit and the turbine has a generator with a spinning magnet.
Now for the creative part. Below are some fun and unique ideas for wind turbines. Think of how you could get your turbine higher. The higher in the air, the more wind. But still make sure it can connect and transfer energy to an electrical grid to be stored and transferred to houses and cities.
Also, check out these websites for more info on generators, wind turbines and how they work, along with creative ideas.
Wind Energy
Energy 101: Wind Energy
Wind Turbines
How do Wind Turbines Work? (advanced)
Texas- leading Wind Energy State
How do wind turbines generate electricity
Diagram, Wind turbine size comparison
Google Image Search, Wind Turbine Farms
Google Image Search, Wind Turbine 18 Wheeler
Infographic, How Loud is a Wind Turbine?
Google Image Search, Wind Turbine Person
Google Image Search, Wind Turbine Cross Section
Interactive Infographic, How Wind Turbines Work
Infographic, Wind Energy in America
Inside a Wind Turbine is a generator. Generators are used in many ways:
How do generators work? start at :28 (also difference between motors and generators)
How to make a simple generator THIS IS VERY HELPFUL!
What is a magnet (since there is a spinning magnet in a generator)
Magnetism explained
What's inside a wind turbine_ (advanced)
Wind Energy Facts
Fun Ideas and creative wind turbines around the world:
Unique Wind Turbines- check out some of these ideas before you think about your wind turbine
Very Creative Wind Turbines
Wind Energy Phone Chargers- creative way to use wind energy to charge your phone!
Micro Wind Turbines- tiny wind turbines!
This guy designed a floating city with wind turbines and solar panels- maybe something we will see in the future!?