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6.3 WIND ENERGY

Wind energy is the kinetic energy associated with the movement of atmospheric air. Wind turbines transform the energy in the wind into mechanical power, further converting to electric power to generate electricity. Five nations - Germany, USA, Denmark, Spain and India -account for 80% of the world’s installed wind energy capacity.


 

6.3.1 Wind farm6.3.2 Working of wind turbines6.3.3 Two types of wind turbines6.3.4 Potential of wind energy in India6.3.5 Capacity installed