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Yes, wind energy ultimately comes from the Sun. Wind is a form of solar energy, as it is primarily driven by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the Sun.

The Sun's rays heat the Earth's surface unevenly due to variations in land, water, and atmospheric conditions. This causes the air to warm up at different rates in different locations. Warm air is less dense and tends to rise, while cooler air descends to replace it. This movement of air creates air currents, which we perceive as wind.

So, in a sense, wind can be seen as a byproduct of solar energy. The Sun's energy drives the atmospheric circulation patterns, leading to the generation of wind. By harnessing this wind energy through wind turbines, we can convert it into usable forms of energy such as electricity.

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