wind farm
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wind farm
An area on land or at sea where a group of wind turbines is installed to generate electricity.
Vor der Küste wird ein neuer Windpark mit über 100 Turbinen errichtet.
A new wind farm with over 100 turbines is being built off the coast.
The word is clearly made up of 'der Wind' (wind) and 'der Park' (park). Figuratively, it describes a place where many wind turbines stand together like trees in a park.
Der neue Windpark soll genug Strom für 50.000 Haushalte produzieren.
The new wind farm is expected to produce enough electricity for 50,000 households.
In connection with 'Windpark' (wind farm), verbs are often used that describe construction or operation, for example 'errichten' (to construct), 'bauen' (to build), 'planen' (to plan), or 'betreiben' (to operate).
Die Firma plant, einen weiteren Windpark zu errichten.
The company plans to build another wind farm.
A wind farm can be located on land or at sea. For facilities at sea, the more specific term 'Offshore-Windpark' (offshore wind farm) is often used.
Der Offshore-Windpark liegt 20 Kilometer vor der Küste.
The offshore wind farm is located 20 kilometers off the coast.
wind turbine
Both words are related to generating electricity from wind, but they refer to units of different sizes. A „Windkraftanlage“ is a single installation, while a „Windpark“ is an area containing several such installations. Use „Windkraftanlage“ for a single device and „Windpark“ for the entire site.
Der neue Windpark am Feld umfasst zwölf Anlagen und liefert Strom für mehrere hundert Haushalte.
The new wind farm in the field comprises twelve turbines and provides electricity for several hundred households.
Die neue Windkraftanlage am Feld liefert Strom für mehrere hundert Haushalte.
The new wind turbine in the field provides electricity for several hundred households.
