A spinning turbine can generate electricity only in the form of a/an current. Of all the alternative energy technologies presented in this section, only solar panels produce a/an current.

Respond to the following based on your reading.
What role does the sun play in allowing power to be produced with wind turbines?

First fill in the blank: alternating

Second fill in the blank: direct

Third fill in the blank: reservoir

Fourth fill in the blank: Solar cells

What role does the sun play in allowing power to be produced with wind turbines?  The sun heats up the atmosphere as Earth spins, creating areas of high and low temperature. This temperature difference causes the wind to start moving through convection, which can then drive a wind turbine to produce electricity.