Tag:generator:method=wind_turbine

generator:method = wind_turbine
Description
Method to convert kinetic energy from the wind into electrical power.
Rendering in OSM Carto
Group: power
Used on these elements
Useful combination
power=generator generator:source=wind generator:output:electricity=* height=*
Status: de facto
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A wind turbine is a device that converts kinetic energy from the wind into electrical power.

Tags used in combination

• power=generator (obligatory)
• generator:source=wind (obligatory)
• generator:method=wind_turbine
• generator:output:electricity=* (obligatory)
• generator:type=* - Type
  • generator:type=vertical_axis
  • generator:type=horizontal_axis
• height:hub=*
• rotor:diameter=*
• ref=* - Unique identification number
• offshore=yes - if the plant was built in the water offshore

Other useful features

• operator=* - Operator
• manufacturer=* - Manufacturer of the system
• model=* - Model
• start_date=*

Seamark tags

• seamark:type=landmark
• seamark:landmark:category=windmotor

Possible tagging mistakes

More details at taginfo

More details at taginfo

• generator:type=wind_turbine

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