TheGL2010 certification clears the way for the transmission system – a compact two-speed gear and permanent-magnet generator assembly – for firstinstallation in W2E Wind’s new 3MW W2E-120/3fc wind turbine.

"Weare very satisfied that the HybridDrive system was able to be so quicklycertified,” says Winergy project manager Matthias Deicke.

“Asa consequence, we can offer [a design that] has been checked and verifiedregarding basic production criteria and specification features even before aturbine is engineered.