Real-Time Insights into the Impact of Turbine Noise and Shadow Flicker
As wind energy continues to expand to meet global sustainability goals, its growth often encounters challenges related to community acceptance. To address these concerns, an interactive tool was developed that combines advanced forecasting and community feedback to enhance communication, transparency and mitigation strategies for socially sustainable wind energy development.
By Erik Koppen, Principal Wind Energy and Noise Consultant, Arcadis, the Netherlands
Understanding the Daily Impact of Wind Turbines
While wind turbines offer a clean and renewable source of energy, they can also affect the quality of life for nearby residents. The impact is influenced by the unpredictable nature of wind turbine noise and shadow flicker, which depend heavily on changing weather and environmental conditions.
