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{{Short description|Wind power station in Western Australia}} |
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| location = [[Sandpatch, Western Australia|Sandpatch]], [[Albany, Western Australia]] |
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'''Albany wind |
'''Albany wind and Grasmere farms''' are two [[wind power]] stations near [[Albany, Western Australia|Albany]], [[Western Australia]], owned by [[Bright Energy Investments]]. They are adjacent and are often considered a single facility. They have 18 [[wind turbine]]s, with a maximum generating capacity of 35.4 [[Megawatt|MW]] of [[electricity]]. The original Albany Wind Farm was commissioned in October 2001, after ten years of planning. The wind farm has the capacity to produce 80 per cent of the electricity requirements of Albany.<ref name=gateway>{{cite web|url=https://www.albanygateway.com.au/visitor/tourist-attractions/albany-windfarm|title= Albany Wind Farm, Sand Patch Road|access-date=11 April 2018|publisher=Albany gateway}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/wind-power-wa-wind-farms-ineffective-for-renewable-energy-ng-9e0620f987ebafaa649f74a30d2b1c11|title=Wind power: WA wind farms ineffective for renewable energy|author=Trevor Paddenburg|access-date=11 April 2018|date=16 March 2015|work=PerthNow|publisher=[[Seven West Media]]}}</ref> |
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[[File:Albany wind farm Nov 2024.jpg|thumb|Albany wind farm]] |
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| ⚫ | The farm originally had 12 wind turbines, with 6 extra turbines installed in 2011. The original turbines are [[Enercon|ENERCON]] model E66, each with three {{convert|35|m|ft|0}} long blades made from [[fibreglass]] and [[kevlar]] (making them very flexible in order to withstand any conditions) and are fitted to {{convert|65|m|ft|0}} towers. The nose cone which the blades attach to weighs around 14 tonnes. |
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==Overview== |
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Originally commissioned in 2001 the farm was the largest of its kind in Australia.<ref name=towers>{{cite book|title=Towers, Turbines and Transmission Lines: Impacts On Property Value|author1=Sandy Bod|author2=Sally Sims|author3=Peter Dent|publisher=John Wiley & Son|year=2015|ISBN=9781118533239}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The farm originally had 12 wind turbines, with 6 extra turbines installed in 2011 as the Grasmere Wind Farm. The original Albany Wind Farm turbines are [[Enercon|ENERCON]] model E66, each with three {{convert|35|m|ft|0}} long blades<ref name=towers/> made from [[fibreglass]] and [[kevlar]] (making them very flexible in order to withstand any conditions) and are fitted to {{convert|65|m|ft|0}} towers. The nose cone which the blades attach to weighs around 14 tonnes. At the time of construction these turbines were the largest installed in the [[southern hemisphere]].<ref name=amazing>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazingalbany.com.au/albany-wind-farm/|title=Albany Wind Farm|access-date=11 April 2018|work=Amazing Albany|publisher=[[City of Albany]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412005625/https://www.amazingalbany.com.au/albany-wind-farm/|archive-date=12 April 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=gateway/> The turbines operate automatically, with the three blades adjusted to make best use of power output from any wind direction or strength. They have been designed to withstand the strongest winds likely in Albany and incorporate special lightning protection. Each turbine has a rating of 1.8 MW and is able to produce electrical energy at wind speeds of {{convert|7|-|130|km/h|knot|0|lk=out}} at which the turbines are shut down. Maximum output is achieved at a wind speed of {{convert|50|km/h|knot|0|lk=out}}. The 6 new turbines installed in 2011 are ENERCON model E70 with a rating of 2.3 MW. The turbines were made in [[Germany]]. |
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| ⚫ | The Albany and Grasmere wind farms are situated on the coast about {{convert|12|km|mi|0}} south-west of the city.<ref name=gateway/> They are in an elevated position at approximately {{convert|80|m|ft|0}} above the [[Southern Ocean]]. The height and locality is designed to maximise exploitation of local wind conditions, and combined with the short distance to the main [[electricity]] transmission system make this an outstanding wind farm site.<ref name=green>{{cite web|url=https://www.greenpower.gov.au/Homes/Common-Questions/~/media/31AD81AB86624CE5ADFB5CA4306C3056.pdf|title=A breath of green air|publisher=Green Power|access-date=11 April 2018}}</ref> |
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The farms also acts as a tourist attraction in Albany. When built {{AUD}}200,000 was spent on board walks, viewing towers, interpretive displays and picnic areas on and around the site. The road to the site underwent a {{AUD}}400,000 upgrade for better access for visitors. The [[Bibbulmun Track]] also traverses the site and had to be re-aligned toward the cliffs and stabilized.<ref name=towers/> |
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[[File:Albany wind farm November 2024.jpg|thumb|Albany wind farm]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Portal|Australia}} |
{{stack|{{Portal|Western Australia|Weather|Renewable energy}}}} |
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{{Portal|Energy}} |
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*[[Wind power in Australia]] |
*[[Wind power in Australia]] |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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[https://web.archive.org/web/20110706113326/http://www.verveenergy.com.au/mainContent/sustainableEnergy/OurPortfolio/Albany_Wind_Farm.html?word=albany%20wind%20farm Albany Wind Farm] page by [[Verve Energy]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:20, 20 November 2024
| Albany Wind Farm | |
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 Albany Wind Farm | |
 Location of the Albany Wind Farm | |
| Country | Australia |
| Location | Sandpatch, Albany, Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 35°3′29″S 117°47′0″E / 35.05806°S 117.78333°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | October 2001 |
| Owner | Bright Energy Investments |
| Wind farm | |
| Type | |
| Hub height | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Site elevation | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 12 X 1.8 MW; 6 X 2.3 MW |
| Make and model | Enercon: 12 X E66; 6 X E70 |
| Nameplate capacity | 35.4 MW |
Albany wind and Grasmere farms are two wind power stations near Albany, Western Australia, owned by Bright Energy Investments. They are adjacent and are often considered a single facility. They have 18 wind turbines, with a maximum generating capacity of 35.4 MW of electricity. The original Albany Wind Farm was commissioned in October 2001, after ten years of planning. The wind farm has the capacity to produce 80 per cent of the electricity requirements of Albany.[1][2]
Overview
[edit]Originally commissioned in 2001 the farm was the largest of its kind in Australia.[3] The farm originally had 12 wind turbines, with 6 extra turbines installed in 2011 as the Grasmere Wind Farm. The original Albany Wind Farm turbines are ENERCON model E66, each with three 35 metres (115 ft) long blades[3] made from fibreglass and kevlar (making them very flexible in order to withstand any conditions) and are fitted to 65 metres (213 ft) towers. The nose cone which the blades attach to weighs around 14 tonnes. At the time of construction these turbines were the largest installed in the southern hemisphere.[4][1] The turbines operate automatically, with the three blades adjusted to make best use of power output from any wind direction or strength. They have been designed to withstand the strongest winds likely in Albany and incorporate special lightning protection. Each turbine has a rating of 1.8 MW and is able to produce electrical energy at wind speeds of 7–130 kilometres per hour (4–70 kn) at which the turbines are shut down. Maximum output is achieved at a wind speed of 50 kilometres per hour (27 kn). The 6 new turbines installed in 2011 are ENERCON model E70 with a rating of 2.3 MW. The turbines were made in Germany.
The Albany and Grasmere wind farms are situated on the coast about 12 kilometres (7 mi) south-west of the city.[1] They are in an elevated position at approximately 80 metres (262 ft) above the Southern Ocean. The height and locality is designed to maximise exploitation of local wind conditions, and combined with the short distance to the main electricity transmission system make this an outstanding wind farm site.[5]
The farms also acts as a tourist attraction in Albany. When built A$200,000 was spent on board walks, viewing towers, interpretive displays and picnic areas on and around the site. The road to the site underwent a A$400,000 upgrade for better access for visitors. The Bibbulmun Track also traverses the site and had to be re-aligned toward the cliffs and stabilized.[3]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Albany Wind Farm, Sand Patch Road". Albany gateway. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ Trevor Paddenburg (16 March 2015). "Wind power: WA wind farms ineffective for renewable energy". PerthNow. Seven West Media. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ a b c Sandy Bod; Sally Sims; Peter Dent (2015). Towers, Turbines and Transmission Lines: Impacts On Property Value. John Wiley & Son. ISBN 9781118533239.
- ^ "Albany Wind Farm". Amazing Albany. City of Albany. Archived from the original on 12 April 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "A breath of green air" (PDF). Green Power. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
External links
[edit]Albany Wind Farm page by Verve Energy
