HC Deb 29 October 1984 vol 65 cc816-7W
Dr. Marek

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what wind power electricity generation equipment has been installed on Tristan da Cunha; what is its capacity; and whether it is still in operation.

Mr. Renton

A wind turbine generator designed to produce 45 kilowatts, supplied by Windmatic a/s of Denmark, was installed on Tristan da Cunha in 1982. In May 1983 it was blown down and damaged beyond repair.

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