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Minnesota wind turbine produces green ammonia fertilizer

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A wind turbine in Minnesota has been repurposed to produce green ammonia fertilizer using only wind, water, and air. This innovative approach, developed by the University of Minnesota's West Central Research and Outreach Center, aims to decarbonize the agricultural sector, which traditionally relies on the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process that contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. The pilot plant produces approximately one metric ton of green ammonia daily, offering a more sustainable and economically resilient alternative for farmers facing volatile markets and increasing demands for low-carbon products. AI

RANK_REASON Novel application of existing infrastructure (wind turbine) for a new sustainable product (green ammonia fertilizer) with a clear research and development component from a university. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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    Wind turbine is being used to produce zero-carbon "green ammonia" fertilizer

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