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SD8418 : The first blade being lifted into position

The first blade being lifted into position

On Wednesday 12th of December 2007 the very first blade to be lifted into position on Scout Moor is seen here at Turbine Tower number 21.
This is the first blade of what will be in total 78 that will have to be fitted to the 26 towers under construction on Scout Moor.
SD8417 : View from the top of Turbine Tower No 10 looking North West
SD8417 : Working on the hub 60 metres up.
SD8418 : Top section of turbine tower 21 being lifted into position
SD8418 : Top section of tower 21 is locked into position
SD8418 : The very first completed wind turbine on Scout Moor

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

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Grid Square: SD8418, 38 images (more nearby - lo-fi)
Photographer: Paul Anderson (find more nearby)
Image classification: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Wednesday, 12 December, 2007 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 13 December, 2007
Category: Wind turbine (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: SD 841 187 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:39.8723N 2:14.4808W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SD 840 187
View Direction: Southeast (about 135 degrees)

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