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Wind power, though largely regarded as a very important source of alternative energy, still remains shrouded by a lot of misconception and general ignorance. Wind power, as the name itself suggests, is derived from the wind. More specifically, it is derived from the natural wind flow that is caused by the differential heating of the earth’s surface by the sun.

Blowing wind (i.e. wind in motion) contains within it kinetic energy. Wind power essentially involves transforming this kinetic energy into various other forms of energy, mainly electricity and mechanical energy. Wind power, like most other sources of power used by mankind, has its share of advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a closer look at them.