noun
wind turbine; wind motor
Technical term for a device that converts wind energy into mechanical or electrical power. Often used in engineering contexts.
See also: 風力発電機
この風力原動機は、風速3メートルから発電を始めます。
This wind turbine starts generating electricity at a wind speed of 3 meters per second.
風力原動機の設計には、空気力学の知識が欠かせない。
Knowledge of aerodynamics is essential for designing wind motors.