wind park
Definition
Noun: A large area of land on which multiple wind turbines are installed and operated together to generate electricity on a commercial scale; a wind farm.
Usage
This term is used to describe an industrial facility for generating electrical power from wind energy. It refers to the entire installation, including the turbines, infrastructure, and land.
Examples
- The new wind park off the coast will provide power for over 50,000 homes.
- Investors are funding the construction of a large wind park in the rural plains.
- The visual impact of the wind park on the landscape is a topic of public debate.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used interchangeably with "wind farm," though "wind park" can sometimes imply a larger or more modern installation.
- It is commonly modified by location (e.g., , ) or size (e.g., ).
Variants and Related Words
- Wind farm (n): The most common synonym for wind park.
- Wind power plant (n): A more technical term with the same meaning.
- Wind turbine (n): A single machine that converts wind energy into electricity; a wind park consists of many wind turbines.
Synonyms
Wind farm, wind power station, wind energy facility.
Related Phrases
- Renewable energy park: A broader term that may include solar panels alongside wind turbines.
- To develop/build a wind park: The common collocation for the construction phase.
Noun
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a power plant that uses wind turbines to generate electricity
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