Studland Area
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194, 5MW turbine array (Feb 2014 layout)
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This short video shows the relation of a 5MW turbine array to Old Harry from towards the northern end of Studland beach. From this point on the beach, some of the array is hidden behind Old Harry and the cliffs. The assumptions are explained on the animation FAQ page.
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122, 8MW turbine array (Feb 2014 layout)
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The same view, but with an alternate array of 122, 200m tall 8MW turbines.
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Studland and Handfast Point (Old Harry)
There are few, if any, houses that could see the windfarm from Studland village or the Glebe Estate. However, on the beach, which is a magnet for visitors from far and wide, the first turbines would become visible above and behind Old Harry rock from north of Knoll beach visitor centre. The farm would emerge progressively from behind Old Harry as you walk north along the beach. By Shell Bay, over 60% of the development area would be visible immediately left of Old Harry, obstructing over 40% of the clear horizon between Purbeck and the Isle of Wight.
The whole array would be visible from Handfast Point above Old Harry. This is part of the SW coast path within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the World Heritage Site. The view of the Pinnacles chalk stacks from there is a cherished vista of the south coast. The wind farm would span 39 degrees from Old Harry, and occupy 38% of the horizon between Durlston Head and the Isle of Wight.
The whole array would be visible from Handfast Point above Old Harry. This is part of the SW coast path within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the World Heritage Site. The view of the Pinnacles chalk stacks from there is a cherished vista of the south coast. The wind farm would span 39 degrees from Old Harry, and occupy 38% of the horizon between Durlston Head and the Isle of Wight.