Wind turbines are becoming more popular as a means of generating electrical energy. They do so through a simple design. Each turbine can be broken down into simple parts. These include a rotor with blades, a primary shaft, a gearbox, and an electric generator. All of these parts, except the rotor and blades, are enclosed within a main housing, also called a nacelle. Below is a simple diagram breaking down each are of a wind turbine and which parts are included.
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| Wind Energy America. "A modern 1.5-MW wind turbine installed in a wind power plant". 2012. Photo. 8 May 2013. |
Below is a more complex diagram of the individual parts of a wind turbine.
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| Alternative Energy News. "Wind Turbine Diagram". Alternative-Energy-News.info. Diagram. 8 May 2013. |
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