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wind power

Also known as wind power energy

conversion of wind energy into a useful form

AI overview

Wind power is the process of converting the energy from wind into electricity or other useful forms of energy. It matters because it provides a clean, renewable energy source that doesn't rely on fossil fuels or produce emissions.

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Encyclopedic overview

Wind farm in Xinjiang, China World electricity production by source, 2000-2024

Wind power is the use of wind energy to generate useful work. Historically, wind power was used by sails, windmills and windpumps, but today it is mostly used to generate electricity. This article deals only with wind power for electricity generation. Today, wind power is generated almost completely using wind turbines, generally grouped into wind farms and connected to the electrical grid.

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