What happens to excess electricity generated by a wind turbine?
The wind turbine is connected to the local electric utility company’s grid system and excess power is sent to the grid for potential energy credits through Net Metering. back to top Find the answers to frequently asked questions on Concentrating Solar Power, Photovoltaics, Solar Heating and Solar Lighting on the U.S. Department of Energy website: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Find the answers to frequently asked questions on Wind Generation on the American Wind Energy Associate website.