The wind turbine cannot generate electricity all the time. Give the reason for this.

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The most widely recognized reason that turbines quit turning is on the grounds that the breeze isn't blowing quick enough. Most breeze turbines require a continued breeze speed of 9 MPH or higher to work.

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