Every day, vast fields of wind turbines turn the energy of moving air into useful electricity. The Science of Wind Energy examines the field of wind energy, including the underlying scientific concepts, its potential for replacing fossil fuels, examples of how it is used today, and prospective future developments.

Block Island wind farm -- How does wind power work? -- Can wind power replace fossil fuels? -- How does offshore compare with onshore wind? -- What is the future of wind power?.