### Question
Can you define what wind energy system means?


### Answer
**Wind energy system** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 9202*:

> a system of components which converts the kinetic energy of the wind into electricity or mechanical power, and which comprises all necessary components, including energy storage, power conditioning, control systems, and transmission systems, where appropriate, to provide electricity or mechanical power for individual, residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial, utility, or governmental use

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9202*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 100-WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS**

