Check out Wind Energy Basics (https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/wind-energy-basics), a webpage from the U.S. Department of Energy that provides more information about wind turbines and their operation.
Learn more about the wind energy industry and renewable energy by reading publications such as Wind Energy (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10991824) and Windpower Monthly (https://www.windpowermonthly.com). You can also talk to wind energy industry workers about their careers. Ask your school's career services office for help with setting up an interview. A part-time or summer job in a wind energy company is also a great way to gain experience in this field while making valuable connections. Search for jobs on Web sites such as Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn, and SimplyHired. Also search the career sections of companies' Web sites to see job descriptions and current openings.
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