Description - This animated image was developed by Aquatera as part of the Aquatic Renewable Energy Technologies (Aqua-RET) e-learning tool (www.aquaret.com), an EU-funded Leonardo da Vinci project promoting aquatic renewable technologies. The animation demonstrates the fundamental principles of how a horizontal axis offshore wind turbine operates.

Applications - This kind of animation can be used to teach people how this type of device works, and also help them to visualise and decide whether this type of device would be suited to the conditions present in the location where they are looking to harness wind energy.

Software Requirements - None.