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There are two basic types of wind turbines - horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs) and vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs). HAWTs are more common and have propeller-like blades that spin around a horizontal axis. VAWTs have blades that spin around a vertical axis and do not need to be pointed into the wind. Common VAWT designs include the Darrieus and Savonius turbines. HAWTs tend to be more efficient than VAWTs but require additional mechanisms to face the wind, while VAWTs can operate in turbulent wind co

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