Generator components
The generator converts mechanical energy from the high-speed shaft to electrical energy. Generators in direct drive turbines are larger and more complex than in turbines using a gearbox.
Description of Manufacturing Process
Multiple generator components such as bearings and housings for the rotor and stator are manufactured using CNC milling, turning, and cutting
Description of Supply Chain
Generator components are either commodity items or manufactured by established players in other European countries
Scottish Opportunity
Relevance to Scottish Supply Chain: Low
Manufacturers are well established and unlikely to be displaced by Scottish suppliers
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