wind energy
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wind energy
Energy obtained from the kinetic energy of the wind, usually converted into electricity with the help of wind turbines. It is a form of renewable energy.
Deutschland investiert stark in den Ausbau der Windenergie, um die Klimaziele zu erreichen.
Germany is investing heavily in the expansion of wind energy in order to meet its climate targets.
The word is a simple and clear compound of 'Wind' (wind) and 'Energie' (energy). Its meaning can therefore be directly deduced from the two components.
Die Nutzung von Windenergie hat in den letzten Jahrzehnten stark zugenommen.
The use of wind energy has increased greatly in recent decades.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Windenergie' (wind energy) are 'nutzen' (to use), 'gewinnen' (to obtain), and 'erzeugen' (to generate). People also speak of 'in Windenergie zu investieren' (to invest in wind energy) or 'auf Windenergie zu setzen' (to rely on wind energy).
Moderne Anlagen können sehr effizient Windenergie erzeugen.
Modern facilities can generate wind energy very efficiently.
A very common and important combination is 'der Ausbau der Windenergie' (the expansion of wind energy). This phrase describes the political and technical efforts to build more facilities and increase capacity.
Der Ausbau der Windenergie an Land stößt manchmal auf Widerstand in der Bevölkerung.
The expansion of onshore wind energy sometimes meets resistance among the population.
wind power
Windkraft and Windenergie largely refer to the same energy obtained from wind. Windkraft tends to emphasize harnessing the power of the wind and generating electricity with technology. Windenergie is especially appropriate when the energy source is meant as a form of renewable energy.
Im Klimaplan nennt die Gemeinde Windenergie als wichtige erneuerbare Energieform.
In its climate plan, the municipality identifies wind energy as an important form of renewable energy.
Die Gemeinde baut die Nutzung der Windkraft mit drei neuen Anlagen aus.
The municipality is expanding its use of wind power by building three new facilities.
