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Components of a Wind Energy Converter

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A wind energy converter has the following major components: 2. Gearbox 3. Generator 4. Tower 5. Miscellaneous parts

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Wagner, HJ., Mathur, J. (2009). Components of a Wind Energy Converter. In: Introduction to Wind Energy Systems. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02023-0_4

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