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local wind

American  
[wind] / wɪnd /

noun

  1. one of a number of winds that are influenced predominantly by the topographic features of a relatively small region.


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The trick is putting storage technologies like Cache’s in places where there’s so much wind and sun that the local wind turbines and solar panels produce an overabundance of energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"Depending on local wind changes, the observatory will consider issuing the Standby Signal No. 1 tonight," it said, referring to the city's lowest storm warning.

From Reuters • Jun. 29, 2022

There are two local wind turbines using this model so far - one in Market Weighton in Yorkshire and one in Caerphilly in Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2022

In some coastal areas, for instance, local wind patterns help to churn up the sea and allow cold water to bubble up from near the ocean floor.

From Scientific American • Feb. 3, 2022

On the other, some environmental organizations and community groups are pushing for greater investment in rooftop solar panels, batteries and local wind turbines.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2021

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