19 Terms
Contributors in Wind energy
Wind energy
wind power
Energy; Wind energy
Wind power is the work derived from wind to create a useful form of energy. For example, using wind turbines to generate electricity, or building wind mills to produce mechanical power. As a clean ...
eolic park
Energy; Wind energy
Group of low-power air generators set together to produce electric power.They are usually arranged in windy areas.
alternator
Energy; Wind energy
A device that produces alternating current from the rotation of a shaft.
amperage
Energy; Wind energy
A unit of electrical current, equal to Coulombs per second. This is the flow rate of electrons moving through a circuit, very roughly analogous to gallons per minute flowing from a faucet.
ampere hour
Energy; Wind energy
A measure of energy quantity, equal to amperes times hours. Also used to measure battery capacity.
