A wind turbine is also known as a windmill, wind generator, or wind power plant. It converts wind energy into mechanical power or electricity to provide clean and green energy solutions. Another synonym for wind turbine is a wind catcher, which captures the power of wind with its blades. Windmills are another popular synonym that is often used interchangeably with wind turbines. A wind turbine can also be referred to as a wind energy device or a wind electric conversion system. Wind energy generators and wind-driven turbines are also synonyms that describe the same technology that harnesses the power of the wind to generate power for homes, businesses and communities.