Manufacturers have come up with a number of creative designs that fall into one of two categories: horizontal ... suitable for a wind turbine, it can be a great investment. A small wind turbine ...

For many environmental enthusiasts, horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs) — the kind that look like windmills slowly spinning in the distance — are a pretty familiar sight. Unfortunately ...

Over the past decade, wind turbine use has increased more than 25 percent per year. Still, it only provides a small fraction of the world's energy. Most wind energy comes from turbines that can be ...