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Wind energy uses naturally flowing air in the Earth's atmosphere to generate mechanical power and electricity. It is a fully renewable resource and has few climate and environmental impacts. Because only 2% of the total area within a wind farm is occupied by wind infrastructure, the remaining 98% is available for agriculture, grazing, or other uses. Like solar, wind is intermittent and site specific, which can pose challenges for transmission and grid integration.

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