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Nacelle

Wind turbine nacelle. (Source: © Jackin / stock.adobe.com)

Wind turbine nacelle. (Source: © Jackin / stock.adobe.com)

Housing of the wind turbine gearbox and generator, to which the rotor hub is connected. It also contains a device that allows the entire nacelle and turbine to be turned upwind. The surface of the nacelle is smooth, aerodynamic, and often carries a device for measuring the force and speed of the wind.

Wind turbine nacelle. (Source: © Jackin / stock.adobe.com)

Wind turbine nacelle. (Source: © Jackin / stock.adobe.com)