TITLE : WIND-ENGINES OF PLUM IN NEW CALEDONIA

 
Reference : ELY/97002 Version : french Duration : 11'00"
Summary : Insular territories are usually dependent upon polluting and imported fuels in the energetic field. New Caledonia has opened a depot of 20 wind-engines on the Négandi mount. This non polluting power supply generated by the simple strength of the trade-winds brings 9 millions kw hour per year to the Mont Doré municipality. It represents 30% of the population consumption there.
One year of preparatory studies has permitted to find the most appropriated site to integrate the environment with respect. A 4 km former mining road has been renovated in order to gain access to the Mont Négandi ridges. 30 metres of depth drillings have been made. Each propeller (29 metres of span for an individual weight of 5 tons) has been trimmed on a mast at a height of 32 metres.

 


Images : Pictures of works, grading of a track to reach the Mont Négandi summit, wind-engines conveyed by helicopter and their instalation. Setting of the electric line which carries the current to the town of Mont Doré.
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