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From the windmills of yesterday, to the wind turbines of today, the wind has long been harnessed as an energy source. In fact, because it is a clean and renewable resource, the use of wind energy is increasing worldwide. In honor of Windmill Day (celebrated the second weekend in May by both the English and the Dutch), here’s an introduction to Wind Power.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From the windmills of yesterday, to the wind turbines of today, the wind has long been harnessed as an energy source. In fact, because it is a clean and renewable resource, the use of wind energy is increasing worldwide. 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