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Wind Turbine: A device that converts the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy.
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Wind Farm: A collection of multiple wind turbines that are connected to a power grid.
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Blade: The rotating part of a wind turbine that captures the kinetic energy of the wind.
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Rotor: The rotating system of a wind turbine that includes the blades and the hub.
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Hub: The center part of a wind turbine rotor where the blades are attached.
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Nacelle: The housing that contains the generator, gearbox, and other components of a wind turbine.
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Generator: The component that converts the kinetic energy of the rotor into electrical energy.
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Wind Speed: The velocity of the wind that impacts the rotor blades of a wind turbine.
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Wind Direction: The direction from which the wind is blowing.
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Power Output: The amount of electrical energy generated by a wind turbine, typically measured in kilowatts (kW) or megawatts (MW).