wind energy facility
Definition
Noun: A facility, typically a power plant, that uses wind turbines to convert the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy. It is a type of renewable energy installation.
Usage
This term is used to describe the entire physical installation where wind energy is harnessed for electricity generation. It encompasses the land, the wind turbines, the electrical infrastructure, and associated buildings.
Examples
- The new wind energy facility on the coast will power over 10,000 homes.
- The company is seeking permits to build a large wind energy facility in the rural plains.
- The output of a wind energy facility depends heavily on local wind patterns.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal, technical, or planning contexts, such as in environmental impact statements, energy policy documents, and engineering reports.
- It can be used interchangeably with "wind farm," though "wind energy facility" may sound more formal or comprehensive, potentially including smaller or single-turbine installations.
Variants and Related Words
- Wind farm (n): A common synonym, often referring to a large group of wind turbines in one location.
- Wind park (n): Another synonym, similar to "wind farm."
- Wind power plant (n): A direct synonym emphasizing the electricity generation function.
- Turbine (n): The individual machine with rotating blades that converts wind energy. A wind energy facility consists of multiple turbines.
- Renewable energy facility (n): A broader category that includes solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric plants in addition to wind energy facilities.
Synonyms
- Wind farm
- Wind power plant
- Wind park
Related Phrases
- Offshore wind energy facility: A wind energy facility located in a body of water, usually the ocean.
- Onshore wind energy facility: A wind energy facility located on land.
Noun
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a power plant that uses wind turbines to generate electricity
