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1. Renewable Energy Source

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   Wind power captures the kinetic energy of atmospheric motion, driven by differential solar heating of the Earth's surface. Turbines convert this kinetic energy into mechanical rotation, which drives a generator.
   The theoretical maximum efficiency for any wind turbine is defined by the Betz limit, which stipulates that a turbine cannot capture more than approximately 59.3% of the wind's kinetic energy. In practice, achieving efficiencies near this limit is hindered by the necessity of allowing some air momentum to pass through the rotor plane. Furthermore, extensive de…