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wind power
The energy obtained from the kinetic energy of the wind, usually to generate electricity.
Der Ausbau der Windkraft ist ein zentraler Baustein der Energiewende.
The expansion of wind power is a central building block of the energy transition.
'Windkraft' is a compound noun made up of 'der Wind' (the wind) and 'die Kraft' (the power/force). It literally means 'the power of the wind' and is therefore easy to understand.
Moderne Anlagen können die Windkraft sehr effizient nutzen.
Modern systems can use wind power very efficiently.
In connection with 'Windkraft' (wind power), certain verbs are often used, for example 'Windkraft nutzen' (to use wind power), 'Windkraft ausbauen' (to expand wind power), or 'auf Windkraft setzen' (to rely on wind power).
Die Regierung plant, die Windkraft an der Küste weiter auszubauen.
The government plans to further expand wind power on the coast.
This word is central in discussions about 'erneuerbare Energien' (renewable energies) and the 'Energiewende' (energy transition). It is often mentioned together with 'Solarenergie' (solar energy) or 'Wasserkraft' (hydropower).
Windkraft und Solarenergie sind die Säulen der Energiewende.
Wind power and solar energy are the pillars of the energy transition.
wind turbine / pinwheel
'das Windrad' and 'die Windkraft' both belong to the topic of energy from wind. The difference is important: a wind turbine is a concrete thing, meaning an installation with rotor blades that you can see. Wind power is the energy or the method of generating electricity through wind. Learners may confuse the words because wind turbines use wind power. But you do not say that wind power is standing in a field. A wind turbine is standing there. If you are talking about the form of energy, 'Windkraft' is the right fit.
In der Schule halten wir morgen ein Referat über Windkraft.
Tomorrow at school, we are giving a presentation about wind power.
Auf dem Hügel hinter dem Dorf steht ein neues Windrad.
There is a new wind turbine on the hill behind the village.