wind energy

Wind energy, also called wind power, is a renewable energy source generated by harnessing the movement of air.

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Definition

B2Renewable Energy

(technical, environmental)The process of generating electricity by converting the kinetic energy of wind using turbines.

Example

  • Wind energy is increasingly used to power homes and businesses.
  • Many countries are investing in wind energy to reduce their carbon footprint.

B1General

(common)Energy derived from the natural movement of air.

Example

  • Wind energy is a clean and sustainable power source.
  • The wind farm near the coast generates a significant amount of wind energy.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wind energy":

wind powerelectric energyalternative energybetween wind and waternuclear energywater powerthermal energy