harness
v.v. to control and use the natural force or power of something. You use this when talking about using energy like wind, sun, or even your own skills to do work.
v. to utilize a natural source of energy or a specific set of skills for a particular purpose. Often describes the process of capturing and redirecting power into a productive system.
The new farm will harness wind power to create electricity.
Engineers are looking for better ways to harness solar energy to power entire cities during the winter months.
To succeed in such a competitive market, the CEO realized she had to harness the collective creativity of her staff rather than relying solely on top-down directives.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, typically a source of power, energy, or an abstract capability.