Direct Drive Configuration
The Northwind 100’s gearless, direct drive train is at the heart of Northern’s “less is more” design focus. Eliminating the gearbox simplifies the drivetrain design by radically reducing the number of moving parts and wear items. This translates into higher reliability and lower operating costs.
“The Northwind 100 is based on our patented drive train mechanical concepts. Northern’s wind turbine design is a marriage of the best of modular and integrated design philosophies - the integrated design is optimized for an efficient load path and low weight, while the modular configuration makes our turbine easy to access and service.”
Garrett Bywaters, Chief Engineer of Wind Systems.