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WIND TURBINE BASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wind Energy
DEF

The structure below the generator of a wind turbine that supports the turbine, houses the meters and wires, and keeps the turbine high above the ground level to protect the surrounding area and people from the force of the blades.

OBS

The base also serves to elevate the turbine above surrounding obstacles that could otherwise block the wind.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Structure située sous la génératrice d'une éolienne qui soutient les composants de cette dernière, loge les appareils de mesure et les fils et maintient l'éolienne à bonne distance du sol pour assurer la protection des zones environnantes et du public.

Spanish

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