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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 energy
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.
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.
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.
