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Benefits and Limitations of Wind and Solar Power

Wind and solar power are two types of renewable energy sources that can be used to produce electricity. Use this reading to learn more about the benefits and limitations of each renewable source.


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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (Award No 2201204). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.

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