windfarm
Spinning energy field
A windfarm is a collection of wind turbines grouped in one location to generate electricity.
Also spelled as two words: wind farm.
Large windfarms may span hundreds of acres on land or offshore: The windfarm off the coast generates enough power for fifty thousand homes.
Blade-driven energy converter
- bladesSharp flat cutting parts
- rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
- nacelleAircraft engine housing
- hubCentral connection point
gearbox · generator · tower · anemometer · yaw · pitch · foundation · substation
Energy from charged particles
- generationAge-defined peer group
- megawattMillion-watt unit
- gigawattBillion-watt unit
- kilowatt-hourUnit measuring electrical consumption
grid · transmission · distribution · capacity · output · intermittency · baseload · curtailment
Capable of restoration
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- low-carbonMinimal CO2 output
- decarbonizationEliminating fossil fuel emissions
Apparent earth-sky meeting
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- ruralOf the countryside
- countrysideRural area beyond towns
pastoral · plains · plateau · ridgeline · hillside · offshore · coastal · seascape
Preserving working condition
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- technicianSkilled practical worker
- climbAscend using effort
- safetyFreedom from harm
downtime · availability · monitoring · crane
turbine
Blade-driven energy converter
hub · gearbox · generator · tower · anemometer · yaw · pitch · foundation · substation · transformer
electricity
Energy from charged particles
- generationAge-defined peer group
- megawattMillion-watt unit
- gigawattBillion-watt unit
kilowatt-hour · grid · transmission · distribution · capacity · output · intermittency · baseload · curtailment · dispatch
renewable
Capable of restoration
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- low-carbonMinimal CO2 output
- decarbonizationEliminating fossil fuel emissions
horizon
Apparent earth-sky meeting
countryside · pastoral · plains · plateau · ridgeline · hillside · offshore · coastal · seascape · coexistence
maintenance
Preserving working condition
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- technicianSkilled practical worker
- climbAscend using effort
safety · downtime · availability · monitoring · crane
windfarmcoal plant
Electricity station burning fossil fuel
oil refinery · natural gas plant · nuclear power plant · solar farm · solar panels
windfarmcoal mine
Underground fuel extraction site
coal plant · strip mine · oil field · oil refinery · natural gas plant
windfarmdirty energy
wind, farm, winds, windy, windier, windiest, windiness, windward, windmill