Definition(s)
Energy extracted from wind, traditionally in a windmill, but increasingly by more complicated designs including turbines, usually to produce electricity but also for pumping water. (Source: GEMET/BRACK)
Hierarchy
Broader: Renewable energy
In other languages
French
énergie éolienne
Russian
энергия ветра
Spanish
energía eólica
Arabic
الطاقة الريحية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Wind energy
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World Heritage Convention | 6 decisions |
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Agreement on the Conservation of Populations of European Bats (EUROBATS) | 2 documents |

