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Wind Power
Wind power (pronunciation: /wɪnd paʊər/) is a form of renewable energy that uses airflow, or wind, to generate electricity. The wind turns large windmill-like structures known as wind turbines, which then generate electricity.
Etymology
The term "wind power" comes from the Old English word "wind" meaning 'moving air', and the Middle English word "power" meaning 'ability to act or produce an effect'.
Related Terms
- Renewable Energy: A broad category of energy sources that are replenished naturally and consistently, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Wind power is a type of renewable energy.
- Wind Turbine: A device that converts the wind's kinetic energy into electrical energy. Wind turbines are the primary tool used to harness wind power.
- Wind Farm: A group of wind turbines in the same location used to produce electricity. Wind farms can be located on land (onshore) or at sea (offshore).
- Electricity Generation: The process of generating electric power from other sources of primary energy. Wind power is one method of electricity generation.
- Energy Storage: The capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time. Energy storage is an important aspect of managing the intermittent nature of wind power.
- Grid Connection: The linking of a power source, such as a wind farm, to the wider electricity network. Grid connection is a key aspect of distributing wind-generated electricity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wind power
- Wikipedia's article - Wind power
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