The Isle of WIght
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194, 5MW turbine array (Feb 2014 layout)
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This computer simulation shows what the view might look like from the Tennyson Monument. It is a long, slow sweep starting from the Needles and panning eastwards. The windfarm does not come into view immediately, so be patient.
The assumptions behind the video are explained on the Animation FAQ page. (194, 177m 5MW turbines). |
122, 8MW turbine array (Feb 2014 layout)
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This video shows the same view as above, but with 122 200m tall 8MW turbines for comparison.
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How the Isle of Wight and its surroundings might be affected
The whole coast from West High Down and the Needles to St. Catherine's Point (the Tennyson Heritage Coast) would be able to see the whole of the windfarm (local obstructions excepting). Even beyond St. Catherine's Point towards Ventnor, from high ground there would be at least partial views of the farm, though at long range. The Needles battery, West High Down and Tennyson Down would have the best view. From the Needles battery, the closest turbines at 11 miles (17.7km) range would appear to be up to 1.7x as high as Godlingston Hill in Purbeck, and the farm would span 30 degrees horizontally.
If there were any changes in wave patterns and heights, wind speeds, and micro-climate, the Isle of Wight may be the most heavily affected as it is generally down-wind of the development area for the prevailing wind.
If there were any changes in wave patterns and heights, wind speeds, and micro-climate, the Isle of Wight may be the most heavily affected as it is generally down-wind of the development area for the prevailing wind.