The Parts of a Wind Turbine: Major Components Explained
2. Nacelle. 3. Rotor Blades. 1. Support Tower / Mast. The main support tower is made of steel, finished in a number of layers of protective paint to shield it against the elements. The tower must be tall enough to ensure the rotor blade does not interfere with normal day-to-day operations at ground level (for instance with turbine shadow ...