State of the art active yaw systems for medium- and large-sized wind turbines

Svendborg Brakes yaw systems are designed and developed through significant R&D and testing investments and are considered state of the art for all modern medium and large wind turbines. In fact, Svendborg Brakes leads the market in supplying active yaw brake systems to the global wind industry.

All systems include a means of rotatable connection between the nacelle and the tower, and act as a rotation restriction of the nacelle. The actual components of the systems vary depending on the design characteristics. 

Svendborg Brakes yaw systems will reduce:

• Noise
• Stress
• Peak
• Wear
• Service