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Wind energy (definition)
Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form of energy, such as using wind turbines to make electricity, wind mills for mechanical power, wind pumps for pumping water or drainage, or sails to propel ships.
Articles tagged with Wind energy (10)
13+ things you didn’t know about energy
Massive oilfields, huge offshore rigs, high-tech refineries, colossal dams, sprawling wind farms — how much do you really know about BIG power in Canada?
Source: Canadian Geographic, June 2013
Department:
Feature stories
Contributors:
Michela Rosano
Tags:
Bioenergy, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Energy, Environment Canada, Geothermal energy, Hydroelectricity, Marine National Wildlife Area, Natural gas, Oil, Solar power, Wind energy
An energy gem
Wind power is fueling the push to green diamond mines in the Northwest Territories
On with the wind
Economic uncertainties, logistical challenges and environmental debates are buffeting this fast-growing energy sector
Where to see the wind
Source: Canadian Geographic Travel, September 2008
Department:
Gateway
Contributors:
Linda Goyette
Power switch
The move toward solar and wind hasn’t exactly been revolutionary, but it is gathering momentum
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