Khao yai Thiang wind farm
A photo series from the Khao yai Thiang wind farm 55 Km west of Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima) The park consists of 12 turbines in a row and a few older turbines at the center. In addition, a small reservoir with a small water turbine. EGAT is responsible for the operation of the turbines, but it is also an excursion site with a fantastic view.
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An older wind turbine on a grid tower. The dam is used to generate electricity. Surplus power is used to pump water up from below the large dam, after which power can be generated when needed. I consider it to be more of a test setup than anything real.
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On 11 November we took a trip up to Khao Yai National Park. We started by visiting a Danish-built wind farm. The park has around 12-14 wind turbines which are located high up in the mountainous landscape.
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View from the wind farm down over the Takhong dam. The highway below was largely finished when I visited the site 5 years ago. Something has gone completely wrong since it has not yet been put into use. I also didn't see ups and downs from the road anywhere.
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I don't know if I have violated Thai law by acting as a rickshaw driver for the lady.
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Buddha figures are erected everywhere in Thailand, and the wind farm is no exception. Thais make pilgrimages to these places to take thousands of pictures.
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View over the wind farm which actually produces electricity
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View over the wind farm which actually produces electricity
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View from Khao yai Thiang viewpoint, down over the Lumtakong pond.
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One kilometer from the Khao Yai Thiang Wind Farm there is a view over the national park and the Lum Takhong dam. It is hard to find a view as beautiful as this. The dam is an earth-filled dam across the Lam Takhong River that flows through a fissure. It was built in 1974 and its primary purpose is to divert water from above the dam for irrigation.
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