ALBANY WIND FARM @ PERTH, WA
As we were heading anticipatingly to the said farm as
strongly recommended by the friendly folks at the Saturday Farmers Market earlier, we
eventually reached the place after a short drive of perhaps 10 to 15 minutes or
so.
Upon reaching, we were still tad skeptical as there was
nothing much to steal our eyesight till- you wander further up the stair case till
you see the huge, gigantic angelic tower! And I thought perhaps this was it-
not too bad a sight of still tower cause it’s white and I always adore white architecture
like lighthouse etc, but still nothing much extraordinary to take my breath
away.
Just as I slowly tip toeing further into the trail with some
curiosity with a mix feeling of mild disappointment (cause the hill seems quite
highly elevated that impossible there isn’t any birds’ eye view right? I
thought so…………..), what awaits in front wasn’t really as expected, really.
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| Enjoying the sea breeze and the sound of the ocean................ |
Guess this time was another case of rewarding serendipity!
Hooray!
If I could, I wish to just stop walking awhile and sit at
the bench for some hours of tranquility while enjoying the windy moment that’s
really refreshingly rejuvenating at yet gentle at the same time. It’s just a
pure blissful moment that ought to behold for as long as possible.
The third lookout point which sees the city.
The fact that we still need to check in to a new Airbnb stay
on our second day in Perth later in the afternoon as well as to get some late
lunch beforehand, we can’t stay too long so we tried to make the best use in
the interest of time by immortalizing those serene moments in the form of
photographs as much as possible. I…………………………I…………………………. just simply fell
in love with the place! Literally Carpe Diem!
Brief Facts of Albany Wind Farm
The Albany Wind Farm is approximately 12km south-west of
the city centre. It is in an elevated position approximately 80m above the
Southern Ocean. This height, proximity to the coastline and small distance to
the main electricity transmission system make this an exceptional wind farm
site.
This farm sits 80m above the Southern Ocean. It’s such a
prime location that there are only 7 days a year where the wind is not strong
enough to turn the turbines.
The wind farm is open to the general public every day of
the year and you are free to visit when you wish. At the wind farm there is a
large car-parking area, extensive network of boardwalks, artwork and
information panels, plus a connection walk to the Bibbulmum track.
How It Works?
The Albany wind farm consists of 12 wind turbines of 1800kW
connected to the Albany electrical system and control network. The turbines are
ENERCON E66 machines from Germany and
were installed by Enercon Power Corporation, an Australian Company. The turbines
have a 65m tower and three 35m long blades, making them one
of the biggest available in the world at that time, and the largest to be
installed in the southern hemisphere.
The turbines operate automatically, with the three blades
adjusted to maximize 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. The Albany Wind Farm, which
officially opened in October 2001, was ten years in the planning.
Cheers for now and follow us at Carpe Diem for more ‘food-ful’
discoveries! ❤ℒℴѵℯ❤
And our travel journey continues....................
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| And a 'leopard' ladybird seems trying to bid voyage to me by stopping by on my chapeau for awhile at the same time, reemphasizing the essence of Carpe Diem! |
More stories of our Perth Travel here!
Location: LOT 8141 Sand Patch Rd, Sandpatch WA 6330, Australia
Contact: +614 2747 0379
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