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No, wind energy does not directly come from the Sun. Wind is primarily caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the Sun, but the energy of the wind itself is not directly derived from solar energy.

The Sun's radiation heats different parts of the Earth's surface unevenly, causing air masses to warm and rise in some areas while cooler air rushes in to replace them. This movement of air creates wind. So, while the Sun's energy indirectly influences the generation of wind, the wind itself is a result of the uneven distribution of heat on Earth rather than direct solar energy.

Wind energy is harnessed by using wind turbines, which convert the kinetic energy of the moving air into electrical energy. The blades of the wind turbine rotate when exposed to the force of the wind, and this rotational motion is then converted into electricity through a generator.

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