Sunday, 17 November 2013

Diary of a wind turbine!

                                

                                  1 of  November 2013

Today wind turbines are competing against each other to create the most electricity in a week.  Inside the nacelle is a generator which produces electricity. The base of the turbine weighs 600 tonnes.  The towers weigh 120 tonnes.


                                         2 of November 2013

Wind turbines work with 3 blades that catch the wind.  It turns a shaft that is connected to a gear box which make electricity.  There are more than 300 steps to the top of the tower!  It is very scary being 68 metres off the ground.


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