| Today, an operating wind energy project at a distance of 750 to 1,000 feet emits sounds at a level comparable to a kitchen refrigerator or a moderately quiet room.
Wind turbines make a whooshing sound as the blades travel through the air. When you are directly under a wind turbine, you may hear a hum made by the generator and/or gearbox. Because wind turbines only produce sound when it is windy, and the wind makes sound as well, you usually can’t hear an operating wind turbine from more than 800-900 feet away. With appropriate setbacks, wind turbine sound emissions should not affect neighboring residents. |
