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wind energy

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Wind energy is a concept and a multidisciplinary research field dedicated to understanding, capturing, and converting the kinetic energy of atmospheric air movement (wind) into usable forms, primarily electricity. This academic discipline investigates atmospheric science related to wind resources, aerodynamic and structural engineering of wind turbines, power electronics and grid integration challenges, economic feasibility, environmental considerations, and socio-political aspects. Its key characteristics include its status as a renewable energy source derived from solar-driven atmospheric processes and its role in sustainable energy transitions. The significance of wind energy research lies in its critical contribution to diversifying energy portfolios, reducing carbon emissions, and addressing global climate change and energy security challenges.

Top Authors

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FP

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

JK

University of Colorado Boulder

RJ

Indiana University Bloomington

PF

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

ZL

Georgia Institute of Technology

Top Institutions

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Technical University of Denmark

Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

Tsinghua University

Beijing, China