wind farm

noun

: an area of land with a cluster of wind turbines for driving electrical generators

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The data gathered will inform the development of future offshore solar systems expected to integrate with existing offshore wind farms. New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024 Two companies signed leases in 2023 to build wind farms off the coasts of Cameron and Lafourche parishes, The Times-Picayune reports. Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024 But he’s been especially passionate in his opposition to wind power, especially offshore wind farms. Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024 The transaction comes at a critical time for the giant wind developer as Chief Executive Officer Mads Nipper tries to execute a turnaround plan after the company recorded billions of dollars of write downs last year due to troubles with offshore wind farms in the US. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wind farm 

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wind farm was in 1980

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“Wind farm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20farm. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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