Yaw mechanism

Horizontal axis wind turbines use forced yawing where generators and gearboxes keep the rotor
blades perpendicular to the direction of the wind. The upwind machines use brakes on the yaw
mechanism. The yaw mechanism is activated by automatic control, which monitors the rotor.
Cable carries the current from the wind turbine down through the tower. The yaw mechanism
also should be equipped to protect the cable should it become twisted. Besides the role of
tracking wind direction, the yaw mechanism also places an important role on connecting the
tower with the nacelle.

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