wind power
Definition
Noun: 1. Power derived from the wind: The conversion of the kinetic energy of wind into a useful form of energy, such as electricity or mechanical power, typically using turbines or windmills.
Usage
Wind power is an uncountable noun used to describe the energy source itself or the industry/technology sector related to it. It is commonly used in discussions about renewable energy, sustainability, and electricity generation. - The country is investing heavily in wind power to reduce its carbon emissions. - Wind power is considered a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Advanced Usage
- "to harness wind power": To capture and utilize the energy from the wind.
- The new technology aims to harness wind power more efficiently in low-wind areas.
Variants and Related Words
- Wind energy (n): A synonym for , often used interchangeably.
- The seminar focused on innovations in wind energy.
- Wind turbine (n): A device that converts wind's kinetic energy into electrical energy.
- A large wind turbine was installed on the hill.
- Wind farm (n): A group of wind turbines in a location used to generate electricity.
- The wind farm supplies power to thousands of homes.
Synonyms
- Wind energy: Power obtained from the wind.
- Aeolian power (technical): Power derived from the wind (from Aeolus, the Greek god of wind).
Related Phrases
- "The growth of wind power": Refers to the expansion of the wind energy sector.
- The growth of wind power has created many new jobs.
- "Wind power generation": The process or act of producing electricity from wind.
- The report analyzed trends in wind power generation.
Noun
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power derived from the wind (as by windmills)
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