List any two advantages of vertical axis WPPs.

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Advantages of Vertical Axis WPPs:

 They can produce electricity in any wind direction.

 Low production cost as compared to horizontal axis wind turbine.

 Easy construction.

 Low maintenance cost and transportation cost.

 Suitable for areas with extreme weather conditions.

 Variable speed operation.

 Yaw and pitch control mechanism are not needed.

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