This research document, published by The Noise Association in July 2006, examines the impact of noise generation from wind turbines and why they should not be sited close to residential property. The concluding summary says it all...

"Wind farms can play a role in reducing global warming emissions. But there is a very real danger that, in the enthusiasm to embrace clean technology, legitimate concerns about noise are being brushed aside. There is no doubt that some existing wind farms are causing real noise problems. This report has stopped short of arguing that those turbines should be shut down, though that possibility should never be ruled out. However, it would be quite unacceptable to our fellow citizens for this situation to be replicated in other parts of the country as new turbines come on stream. But this need not be the case. The positive conclusion of this report is that there is a constructive way forward. It simply requires sensible siting of the new wind farms. It’s all about ‘location, location, location’. It is in the interests of the wind power industry, environmental groups and local communities for us to get that right."

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