Yaw system
The yaw system consists of multiple geared electric motors (typically 4 to 10) mounted on the nacelle bedplate. Each motor's shaft features a gear that engages with the toothed ring of the yaw bearing to enable rotation.
Description of Manufacturing Process
Multiple yaw system components such as gears, shafts, brakes and motor housings will be 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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