Wind Turbine Test Pads
The Northern Power Systems North Wind 100/19 turbine was tested to study power performance, power quality, and noise at NREL's Wind Research facility.
In addition to the two advanced research turbines permanently installed on the site, NREL provides test pads for manufacturers that need to test their prototype machines. Companies that have had turbines tested at the National Wind Technology Center include the Atlantic Orient Corporation, Bergey Windpower, Southwest Wind Power, Northern Power Systems, the Wind Turbine Company, and Global Energy Concepts (formerly Advanced Wind Turbines).
