Title: M1L1 Glossary
Course: WIND 100WH Introduction to Wind Energy > Section: WIND 100WH Introduction to Wind Energy

M1L1 Glossary

Terms

Term | Definitions
alternating current (ac) | Electrical current that changes direction and intensity due to its method of generation. Voltages and currents are represented as a sine function.
coal-fired power stations | the maximum amount of electricity that is being consumed at a given time, measure in kilowatts (kW) or kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
electromagnetic induction | the OSHA regulated system of components, training and practices designed to prevent worker injury in case of a fall.
Green Technology | technology designed or intended to function without adverse effects on natural systems or environments.
hydroelectric power stations | electrical generating plants that use the power of moving water to drive generating turbines
IGEN | Is an acronym meaning Illinois Green Economy Network, an organization of Illinois Community Colleges that supports workforce training and development in the emerging green economy
Kilowatt | 1,000 watts, from kilo (thousand) and Watt (the unit for power). Power being the energy consumed per unit of time.
nuclear power stations | Electrical power plants that use nuclear fission to heat water into steam pressure instead of fossil fuels.
solar power | using radiant energy from the sun to generate electricity, supply heat, etc.
wind power density | The measurement of a wind farm's output in terms of watts per unit or area, often watts per meter squared
wind power farms | Another term for wind farms, groupings of wind turbines and their supporting systems for power generation and distribution
wind turbine | An electrical generating system that uses wind energy to drive a rotating shaft connected to one or more generators.
windmills - for milling and pumping water | Mechanical power systems that use wind energy to power mechanical systems for a variety of tasks