2008

SD8218 : Top tower section being attached to Turbine No 23

taken 16 years ago, 3 km from Waterfoot, Lancashire, England

Top tower section being attached to Turbine No 23.
Top tower section being attached to Turbine No 23.
Turbine No 23 was the last of the 26 Wind Turbines to be constructed on Scout Moor.
Seen here in early June 2008 the crane gently lowers the top 22 metre section into position.

For the more technically minded the crane in the picture is built by the Swiss company Liebherr LinkExternal link
The eight-axle LTM 1500-8.1 above is equipped with a 7-section, 84 m telescopic boom, the longest telescopic boom in the world.
The lifting capacities are increased considerably due to the jib-suspension. The lattice jib, reaching lengths of up to 91 m, extends the operating range of the 500-tonner to 145 m hoisting height and 108 m reach.LinkExternal link

SD7919 : Last Turbine Tower Delivery to Scout Moor
SD8218 : Turbine Tower No 23 under construction in June 2008
SD8318 : Scout Moor Turbine Towers 15 and 21
SD8218 : Turbine Tower No 17 during construction in June 2008
SD8418 : The very first completed wind turbine on Scout Moor
SD8219 : Turbine Tower No 26 Under Construction in May 2008

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

Scout Moor Wind Farm Construction Picture Gallery
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Paul Anderson   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 5 June, 2008   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 5 June, 2008
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 829 188 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:39.9562N 2:15.6163W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SD 827 186
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Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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