Wind turbines turning in no wind?

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Wind turbines can rotate even in the absence of ground-level wind due to the wind gradient phenomenon, where wind speed increases with height. This means that while the ground may be calm, the turbines, positioned high above, can harness stronger winds. Additionally, wind turbines do not store kinetic energy; they rely on the wind to generate electricity. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding wind patterns and turbine mechanics.

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So last week I was returning from a holiday (by car) and on the way I saw a field with about 20 wind turbines on it. They were slowly turning, as usual. At first it seemed normal but I suddenly realized, by the open window of the car, that there was no wind at all. So I wondered if there was an explanation for this? Maybe the wind turbines "store" some of the kinetic energy and use it for when there is no wind? Or maybe they have some sort of electrical source that keeps them going?
Thanks for your help.
 
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