Wind Turbine Technology

Syllable breakdown

Dictionary meaning

The engineering discipline concerned with the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of wind turbines that convert kinetic energy from wind into electrical power. Modern wind turbines use aerodynamic rotor blades, a nacelle housing the generator and gearbox, and a tower to capture wind energy efficiently.

Examples

• Advances in wind turbine technology have driven down the cost of offshore wind to record lows.
• She specialized in wind turbine technology after completing her renewable energy master's degree.