How Wind Energy Works
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HowStuffWorks has a page about wind energy. It gives a breakdown of the different parts of a wind turbine and explains how these turbines are used to create energy. It even describes two different wind turbines used, vertical-axis and horizontal-axis.
Also helpful is the page that describes where wind energy is used in the U.S., including a map.
Also helpful is the page that describes where wind energy is used in the U.S., including a map.
The Energy Story - Chapter 16
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Chapter 16 of The Energy Story is all about wind energy. It talks about how wind is used to make electricity and the amount of energy that is produced. It also describes three wind "farms" in California.