GE Wind

The GE 1.5 MW Wind Turbine consists of three blades attached to a horizontal axis hub. The hub is connected to the main shaft which turns a system of gears. The gears increase the rotational rate and send the kinetic energy obtained from the wind to an asynchronous generator, where it is converted into electrical energy. The angle of the blades and the direction which the turbine faces are controlled by an active yaw and pitch system. The asynchronous generator has a maximum out put of 1,500,000 kilowatt. All nacelle components are joined on a bedplate drive train design where all nacelle components share a common structure, providing increased durability. The generator and gearbox are contained in the nacelle which is further insulated to minimize noise emissions.