Saturday, December 10, 2011

backyard wind generator - Do Wind Turbines Make Noise?




Are Wind Turbines Noisy? Here is some footage of Wind Turbines at Fenner Wind Farm and the sounds we are surround by everyday. You be the judge.



In the News:




City of wind quickly developing in Kern
Bakersfield Californian
They note videos of birds being hit by turbine blades and worry about the threat to endangered California condors. They complain about the noise turbines can produce and the danger from development to protected species like the desert tortoise. ...

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Wind farm generates debate
Arizona Republic
The turbines stand nearly 400 feet tall when the blades are pointing straight up. Each turbine can generate about 1.6 megawatts of power in a steady breeze, enough power to supply about 400 homes at once. Wind farms only run at their maximum capacity ...

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The Express Tribune

Empire of the sun
The Express Tribune
Short of installing a solar energy system, there are a number of steps one can take to make one's house more energy efficient. Farhan gives some useful tips: install double glazed windows to reduce heat transfer, use PVC plastic instead of metal to ...

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Wind turbine will go up, school board says after noise concerns
Bangor Daily News
According to a student presentation given Wednesday night, the turbine will make no more noise than a dishwasher. Local homeowners should not hear it. This is partly because the Northwind 100 tower does not have a gear box like many larger turbines. ...




Wildlife Slows Wind Power
Wall Street Journal
John M. Anderson, director of siting policy for the American Wind Energy Association, said the new Fish and Wildlife Service guidelines, which have been released in draft form, are "workable." But he said the government should make it clear that ...

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