Nat'l Geo Wind Turbine Article

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  1. wind turbine
    a turbine that is driven by the wind
    But not all Massachusetts politicians or residents have been enthusiastic about the plan by Cape Wind Associates of Boston to erect 170 wind turbines--each one taller than the Statue of Liberty--in historic Nantucket Sound.
  2. turbine
    an engine that causes a bladed rotor to rotate
    Primarily because of the need for more robust turbine parts to withstand tough weather conditions and salty water, offshore wind energy costs about twice per kilowatt-hour as inland wind power, numerous analyses show.
  3. renewable
    capable of being replaced
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    Offshore windmills, like these in the North Sea near Esbjerg, Denmark, have become symbol of Europe's renewable energy committment.
  4. intermittency
    the quality of being intermittent
    His study analyzed how perceived problems—such as intermittency—could be overcome with interconnection of offshore wind systems and careful turbine placement.
  5. supportive
    furnishing assistance
    But he said an improved permitting process is needed, as well as federal policies more supportive of renewable energy.
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