Title: Research the function of the basic components in a wind power system.
Course: Renewable Energy (17105) > Section: Determining Requirements for Installing Wind Power Systems

Research should include

- foundation
- tower
- nacelle/generator/gearbox/ transformer
- rotor blades attached to a hub.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is a strong foundation required for a wind turbine installation?
- What effects do a tower for a wind turbine have on its operation?
- What parts may be included in the nacelle?
- How does generated electricity progress to a point where it can be used?
- Why is turbine blade design important?
- What is the electric grid?
- How is a battery bank used to store electrical power generated from the wind?
- Why might a designer specify a hybrid design for a wind turbine at a particular site?