 The Wind Turbine Yaw Mechanism |
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| Yaw Motor The rotor should always face the wind so the wind turbine will generate as much electricity as possible.  The yaw motor turns the nacelle so that the rotor faces the wind. |
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| Underneath the yaw motor there is a small wheel that engages the wheel of the yaw bearing. See a photo of a real yaw motor |
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