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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)

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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
Agreement on the Conservation of Populations of European Bats (EUROBATS)