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Wind turbines capture the solar energy in wind and convert it into electricity.
Wind farms need to be built in windy places as the turbines performance is determined by the strength of the wind and the size of its blades. Off-shore wind farms are particularly valuable where land resources are limited. They also provide better wind qualities and have a larger generation capacity. Countryside groups often contest the construction of on-shore wind farms. Wind power can be particularly useful in rural locations to generate power for telecommunications, residences and water pumping.