Each tower pays the landowner 6 to 10 thousand dollars a year, depending on how the wind blows.

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But depending on the region, such as in wind-rich Western states, renewable energy can serve a big chunk of demand.

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One turbine can produce up to 1, 000 liters of water every day, depending on the level of humidity, temperature and wind speeds, says Janin.

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The wind farm will be 20 miles off the coast at Mablethorpe with up to 288 turbines, depending on their size.

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