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Wind Power

Wind Power - Past and Present

TermDefinition
Wind power The transformation of the wind's kinetic energy into electrical energy using turbines.
Onshore Located on land, as opposed to in the water or air.
Offshore Situated or taking place in the sea, away from the coast.
Mechanical energy The energy of an object or system due to its motion or position; it can be either kinetic or potential energy.
Generator A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
NIMBY Not In My Backyard - A term denoting opposition by residents to a proposal for a new development close to them, while they might support the development if it was built farther away.
AC Alternating Current - An electric current that reverses direction in a circuit at regular intervals.
DC Direct Current - An electric current flowing in one direction only.
Re-powered Upgrading or replacing older equipment (in this context, old wind turbines) with newer, more efficient equipment.
Turbine A machine that captures the energy in moving air or water and uses it to produce electricity.
Renewable energy Energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power.
Nacelle The enclosed space at the top of a wind turbine tower containing the generator and usually including the gearbox, if used.
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