GE to switch to gearbox-free offshore wind turbines

James S Murray
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Technology acquired from ScanWind to form platform for all future offshore turbines

Engineering giant General Electric has confirmed its future portfolio of offshore wind turbines are to do away with gear boxes in an attempt to improve reliability. The company acquired Norway-based...

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