SD8318 : Sunrise on Scout Moor

near to Cheesden, Rochdale, Great Britain

Sunrise on Scout Moor
Sunrise on Scout Moor
At sunrise on the morning of 3rd December 2007, during the calm weather conditions, the disk brake and gearbox assembly were lifted into position on top of Turbine Tower No 16.
This was the first of 26 wind turbines to be constructed on Scout Moor.
The early morning lifting operation came after delays of three days due to strong winds.
SD8318 : Scout Moor Wind Turbine Construction
SD8318 : Another piece added
SD8318 : Ready to lift!
SD8318 : Scout Moor Turbine Tower No 16 under construction
SD8417 : View from the top of Turbine Tower No 10 looking North West

Turbine details: Tower Height: 60m
Blade Length: 40m Total Max Height: 100m
Manufacturer: Nordex
Model: N80

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Paul Anderson   (find more nearby)
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Date Taken
Monday, 3 December, 2007   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 4 December, 2007
Category
Wind turbine   (more nearby)
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 836 185 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:39.7635N 2:14.9523W
Photographer Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 832 187
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East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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