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to replenish itself. Renewable energy or renewable power is by definition, renewable, such that
this source of power can replenish itself over and over again. Renewable energy can sometimes
be called infinite energy, because it relies on energy that is in infinite supply. Finite energy
sources are known as non-renewable energy sources, as they rely on supplies and reserves of
which there is a fixed quantity.
Renewable energy is also considered clean energy, because it does not produce toxins or
pollutants that are harmful to the environment in the same manner that non-renewable energy
does. Thus, renewable energy is also known as green or clean energy. Much of the world today is
converting to renewable energy sources as a means of providing power to homes and businesses
in order to function more environmentally friendly.
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WIND ENERGY
Wind power, form of energy conversion in which turbines convert the kinetic
energy ofwind into mechanical or electrical energy that can be used for power. Wind
power is considered a renewable energy source. Historically, wind power in the form
of windmillshas been used for centuries for such tasks as grinding grain and
pumping water. Modern commercial wind turbines produce electricity by
using rotational energy to drive a generator. They are made up of a blade or rotor
and an enclosure called a nacelle that contains a drive train atop a tall tower. Large
wind turbines (producing up to 1.8 megawatt
In other word, Wind power is the conversion of wind into electricity. The most
common form of wind power generation uses wind turbines, which can be built at
varying sizes to create varying amounts of electricity. In 2010, wind power produced
430 TWh of electricity worldwide, approximately 2.5%. The outlook for wind energy
is excellent, having doubled in power produced over the past three years. In many
countries, large scale wind farms have been created.