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Wind power plant

Term · Energy · MLC-T-ENE-002499

A group of wind turbines interconnected to a common utility system through a system of transformers, distribution lines, and (usually) one substation. Operation, control, and maintenance functions are often centralized through a network of computerized monitoring systems, supplemented by visual inspection. This is a term commonly used in the United States. In Europe, it is called a generating station.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENE-002499
FieldEnergy
SubjectRenewable energy
ReferencesEIA Glossary
Record as JSON
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  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "A group of wind turbines interconnected to a common utility system through a system of transformers, distribution lines, and (usually) one substation. Operation, control, and maintenance functions are often centralized through a network of computerized monitoring systems, supplemented by visual inspection. This is a term commonly used in the United States. In Europe, it is called a generating station.",
  "subject": "Renewable energy",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/wind-power-plant/"
}

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