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wind turbine
A technical installation that converts the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy. It typically consists of a tower, a nacelle, and a rotor with several blades.
Auf dem Hügel wurden mehrere neue Windkraftanlagen errichtet.
Several new wind turbines were built on the hill.
This long word is easy to understand if you break it down into its three parts: 'Wind' (wind) + 'Kraft' (power) + 'Anlage' (installation). So it is an installation that generates power, meaning energy, from wind.
Die Effizienz der Windkraftanlage hängt von der Windgeschwindigkeit ab.
The efficiency of the wind turbine depends on the wind speed.
In connection with wind turbines, the verbs 'errichten' (to erect/build), 'bauen' (to build), or 'betreiben' (to operate) are often used. When they are in operation, they 'erzeugen' (generate) or 'produzieren' (produce) electricity.
Die Gemeinde plant, drei neue Windkraftanlagen zu errichten.
The municipality plans to build three new wind turbines.
In technical texts, news reports, or the energy sector, the abbreviation 'WKA' is often used. A group of several turbines is called a 'Windpark' (wind farm).
Die Wartung der WKA ist für nächste Woche geplant.
Maintenance of the wind turbine is planned for next week.
wind turbine / pinwheel
Windrad and Windkraftanlage can refer to the same modern installation for generating electricity. Windrad is the common everyday term, while Windkraftanlage is more technically precise. Windrad is suitable in normal conversation, while Windkraftanlage is more appropriate in a technical description.
Der technische Bericht beschreibt die neue Windkraftanlage auf dem Hügel.
The technical report describes the new wind turbine on the hill.
Vom Dorf aus sieht man ein neues Windrad auf dem Hügel.
You can see a new wind turbine on the hill from the village.
