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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 / pinwheel
'das Windrad' and 'der Windpark' both belong to the topic of wind energy, but they do not mean the same thing. A 'Windrad' is a single installation with rotor blades that converts wind into electricity. A 'Windpark' is an area where several such wind turbines or wind power installations are located. Learners may confuse the words because both are often heard in news about energy. As a simple guide: a wind turbine is a single object; a wind farm is a group in one place.
Am Montag besuchen wir den Windpark an der Küste.
On Monday, we are visiting the wind farm on the coast.
Das neue Windrad in der Nachbarschaft wird nächste Woche angeschlossen.
The new wind turbine in the neighborhood will be connected next week.