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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Wind power plant Wind power plant The term 'Wind power plant' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' 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'. Previous 5 Terms: Wind energy conversion system (WECS) or device Wind erosion Wind erosion equation Wind Field Wind Gust Next 5 Terms: Wind Radii wind ripple wind rose wind sea Wind setup About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.