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 to test their prototype machines. Companies that have utilized the test pads at the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) include the Atlantic Orient Corporation, Bergey Windpower, Southwest Windpower, Northern Power Systems, the Wind Turbine Company, and Global Energy Concepts (formerly Advanced Wind Turbines).
Read about the small wind turbine testing pads at NREL.
