Wind is caused by the motion of large air masses and is classified based on speed. It is a renewable source of energy that flows from high to low pressure areas. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of wind into mechanical rotation through their blades, and then into electrical energy, providing a pollution-free source of power. While wind energy has advantages like being free and reducing carbon emissions, it also has limitations such as only being available intermittently and turbines requiring high maintenance costs.