I actually was going to post back that we could take those useless wind turbines, do a little fidgeting to make them run the fan off electric instead of having the fan make electric, stick 'em on the iceberg and Viola! Giant AC unit. (Sic. I think you meant fans there.)
You're right. Basically, every motor is a generator and every generator is a motor.
Motor? Generates back-voltage* as it spins from the applied electrical power. (Therefore, it's acting as a generator within itself while developing torque.)
Generator? Generates back-torgue as power is taken from it. (Therefore, it's acting as a motor within itself while developing electrical power.)**
Now, you'd have to anchor the iceberg to counteract the thrust developed by the fans, of course. Oh. and you'd need a long extension cord going to the iceberg.
Terry, 230RN
* Often called EMF, or "
Electro
Motive
Force," even today. Also called "tension," as in "high tension wires."
** This effect is commonly noticeable if you've ever had a headlight generator on your bicycle. Flip it on and this "reverse motor" effect puts considerable drag on the bike.