Wind turbines at sunset. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production. The wind turns the blades, and this drives a turbine to generate electricity. This is the wind farm near Palm Springs, California, USA. The majority of the wind turbines in this area are part of the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm, one of the windiest areas in California. Wind turbines have been in operation here since 1982. As of 2008, there were over 3000 wind turbines at this location.