wind power

• Energia renovável obtida a partir da força dos ventos, convertida em eletricidade por meio de turbinas eólicas. Refere-se tanto ao recurso energético em si quanto ao setor ou à tecnologia de geração de eletricidade a partir do vento.

A renewable energy source that uses wind turbines to convert the kinetic energy of wind into electrical power.

1. Renewable energy sourceB2formal

   The generation of electricity using wind turbines to convert the kinetic energy of wind into electrical power.

   Energia eólica

   • Wind power is one of the fastest-growing sources of renewable energy.
   • Many countries are investing heavily in wind power to reduce carbon emissions.
   • Offshore wind farms can generate large amounts of wind power.

2. Mechanical energy from windB2formal

   The use of wind to produce mechanical energy, historically used for tasks like grinding grain or pumping water.

   Energia mecânica do vento

   • Traditional windmills harnessed wind power for grinding grain.
   • Wind power was used for centuries to pump water in rural areas.
   • Modern wind turbines are a more efficient way to capture wind power.