wind energy facility

wind energy facility
noun
a power plant that uses wind turbines to generate electricity
Syn: ↑wind farm, ↑wind park
Hypernyms: ↑power station, ↑power plant, ↑powerhouse
Part Meronyms: ↑wind turbine

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