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Use these animated, interactive presentations from DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to learn more about power from wind turbines and distributed energy resources:

NOTE: the animations are best viewed in Internet Explorer, and require Flash Player. (Download the Flash Player plug-in)

  • Wind Power Animation
    Overview of how both large and small wind turbines work, their components, and how they are used. (Text Version)

  • Distributed Energy Resources Animation
    Overview of the distributed energy resources concept, which includes using smaller power generators, energy storage devices, and other energy-efficient technologies throughout the electricity grid to improve electricity reliability. (Text Version)

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