wind-generated electricity
[/wɪnd ˈdʒɛnəreɪtɪd ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsəti/]
noun
eletricidade gerada pelo vento
1. Electrical power produced by converting the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy using wind turbines
Wind-generated electricity is becoming increasingly important in reducing carbon emissions worldwide.
A eletricidade gerada pelo vento está se tornando cada vez mais importante na redução de emissões de carbono em todo o mundo.
2. A form of renewable energy obtained from wind power through mechanical conversion
Many countries are investing heavily in wind-generated electricity infrastructure.
Muitos países estão investindo pesadamente em infraestrutura de eletricidade gerada pelo vento.
Brazil is one of the world's leading producers of wind-generated electricity, particularly in the Northeast region (Nordeste). The term 'energia eólica' is the preferred technical terminology in both Brazil and Portugal for professional and governmental contexts, while 'eletricidade gerada pelo vento' is used in more descriptive or educational settings. In the US, wind power has become increasingly significant in states like Texas, Iowa, and California as part of the renewable energy transition.
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