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Securing necessary permits and zoning approval is an essential step for all energy projects. The processes and information required for permitting wind projects vary across applications and geographic areas.
The Small Community Wind Handbook provides guidance on the siting and development activities required to develop a small wind energy project in a small community.
There are many factors to consider when choosing a location for a wind turbine or wind farm, such as (but not limited to) the wind resource potential in the area, proximity to existing power lines, and potential environmental impacts.
Operating wind turbines can create several types of sounds, including a mechanical hum produced by the generator and a “whooshing” noise produced by the blades moving through the air.
While wind turbines generally do not have any widespread, long-term impact on property values, the construction of a wind farm close (~1 mile) to residences in more populated areas can have a short-term impact on property values.
Researchers are working to mitigate impacts of wind energy on birds and bats.
This resource compiles insights from various workforce and supply chain reports to estimate the number of workers within facilities, list roles and certifications, and show the magnitude of supplier job opportunities for each major component.
Wind turbines—land-based, distributed, and offshore—can interfere with radar systems if they are located within the line of sight of these systems.