Function
All wind turbines have a control panel at the tower base in order to facilitate on-site control of the turbine by maintenance staff without climbing the turbine. For many turbines, the space near the base of the tower is used to mount various elements of the power take-off including convertor and cooling systems.
Who supplies them
These items are generally supplied by the turbine manufacturer to the tower manufacturer for fit-out.
Key facts
The only access to the inside of the tower base is via the access door, so if the transformer is mounted in the tower base, it is essential to be able to replace it via the door in case of failure.
If sensitive electrical systems are placed at the tower base, then these are protected by a local air conditioning system.
What’s in it
- T1.6 Power take-off
- T1.7 Control system
- T3.2.4 Tower internal lighting
- Air conditioning