wind power
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of wind power
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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This weather phenomenon "could affect electricity demand" by increasing cooling needs and limiting hydropower and wind power generation, the IEA said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
It comes as Germany and other northern European nations race to build climate-friendly wind power in the sea to achieve greater energy independence from foreign suppliers.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Offshore wind is a key climate solution and officials say the project is crucial to helping California reach its goal of 25 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2045.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
By the same token, by storing solar power during the day or wind power at night, generators can take advantage of higher prices during peak hours by releasing the stored energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
As of 1492, all of those operations to which animal, water, and wind power were being applied in Eurasia were still being carried out by human muscle power in the Americas.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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