Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 43 entries in this glossary.All
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anemometer |
A device that measures wind speeds. |
| Commercial-scale wind project |
Wind projects larger than 100 kW. |
| Community Wind |
An approach to wind energy development that emphasizes local ownership, involvement, and benefits. |
| Distributed generation |
Small-scale power generation technology that is providing electricity for on-site (or nearby) use. |
| Distribution lines |
Low voltage power lines used to distribute electricity over relatively short distances from a power generation facility or substations to consumers. |
| Electric Grid |
A system of transmission and distribution lines connecting synchronized power providers and consumers. Interconnects and facilitates the distribution of electricity to consumers. |
| Electric Utility |
An entity that owns or operates facilities for the generation, transmission, distribution, or sales of electric energy to the public. Usually operates with some form of legal monopoly over the electric services in the geographic area. |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission |
An independent regulatory agency within the U.S. Department of Energy having jurisdiction over, among other things, interstate electricity sales and wholesale electricity rates. (Also labeled as FERC) |
| FERC |
An independent regulatory agency within the U.S. Department of Energy having jurisdiction over, among other things, interstate electricity sales and wholesale electricity rates. (also Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ) |
| Green Credits |
Used in many states as a tradable renewable energy credit system to enable electric suppliers to meet renewable energy portfolio standards. |
| Independent power producer |
An entity that generates electricity, but is not an electric utility. |
| Independent system operator |
An entity organized by the electric industry to control and administer non-discriminatory access to electric transmission in a region or across several electric systems. (Also described as an ISO) |
| Interconnection |
The physical and electrical interface between a power generator (like a wind turbine) and electric distribution or transmission lines. |
| Inverter |
Electronic device that allows direct current to be converted to alternating current and appropriate voltage, phase and frequency to feed into the utility grid. |
| ISO |
see Independent System operator. |
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Brazil Wind Power Conference and Exhibition 2010 , August 31st - Sept 2nd, in Sao Paulo
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