There is lever-type or wedge-type chuck in terms of chuck structure, or pneumatic or hydraulic chuck in terms of source of power supply.

The contract, awarded to Thales Raytheon systems, covers the supply of the radar itself as well as related infrastructure (buildings, power source, communications and protection systems).

Windpower will remain an unpredictable power source, of course. But as Japan has recently been reminded, a bit more diversity of supply would not hurt.