Ming Yang’s 6.5MW wind turbine is based around a distinctive two-bladed rotor powering a SCD (Super Compact Drive) transmission system, which was developed with Germany's Aerodyn

Designed chiefly for offshore machines, the “semi-direct” drive-train is streamlined down to a main bearing, bipolar planet gears and a moderate speed permanent-magnet generator in order to save weight and gain efficiency.

The blades use a hydraulic pitch system for greater energy capture and reduced strain on the gearbox.

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