The influence of wind turbine visibility on the health of local residents: a systematic review

Freiberg, Alice; Schefter, Christiane; Hegewald, Janice; Seidler, Andreas

doi:10.1007/s00420-019-01403-w

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“…Nevertheless, when the sun shines through the turbine blades, it can create a shadow-flickering effect [47]. This can be prevented if turbines are properly situated or configured to stop straightaway if a shadow flicker occurs [48]. Furthermore, wind turbine noise may be a source of concern for some, particularly in rural areas with little background noise.…”

Section: Environmental Impact Of Turbinesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reaching the Heights: A Desk Study on Exploring Opportunities and Challenges for Lithuania’s Tallest Wind Turbine

Ambarcumianas,

Karulyté,

Xydis

2024

Applied Sciences

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This study investigates the opportunities and challenges of installing Vestas’ V172-7.2 MW wind turbine, standing at 199 m, in Lithuania. As part of the country’s commitment to sustainable growth and the European Union’s goal of achieving a Net Zero Carbon economy by 2050, Lithuania aims to achieve self-sufficiency in energy production, focusing on wind energy projects. The research addresses two key questions: the optimal geographical location for the wind turbine installation and the anticipated outcomes and impacts of the project. Hence, the turbine’s technical requirements are researched to offer a clear picture of the manufacturer’s minimal standards, such as cleared site radius, distance to residence, highways, and wind speed range. Following that, Lithuanian regulatory standards are investigated for turbine installation in terms of residential zones, protected natural regions, and locations where any construction is controlled or prohibited. Therefore, the research’s data is gathered using a multi-method that relies on secondary data techniques. The deductive approach served as a structured framework for results, leveraging theories to help the identification process of suitable wind turbine locations. Delimitations include a focus on the specific features of the turbine, predefined environmental elements, and a holistic view of potential locations.

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Section: Environmental Impact Of Turbinesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reaching the Heights: A Desk Study on Exploring Opportunities and Challenges for Lithuania’s Tallest Wind Turbine

Ambarcumianas,

Karulyté,

Xydis

2024

Applied Sciences

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“…Frieberg et al [31] conducted a systematic literature review on the influence of wind turbine visibility, including indirect effects such as SF, on health. They recommended that additional high-quality research be conducted on the subject, including, "the combined impact of visual and audible aspects of wind turbines on residents' health, and the complex interdependency with other variables (e.g., attitude toward wind energy, economic benefit) should be taken into consideration."…”

Section: Previous Shadow Flicker Researchmentioning

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In the shadow of wind energy: Predicting community exposure and annoyance to wind turbine shadow flicker in the United States

Haac

Darlow²,

Kaliski

et al. 2022

Energy Research & Social Science

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“…Two reviews on determinants of annoyance, one in general [8] and one on visual aspects [49] were identified.…”

Section: Reviews On Social and Physical Aspects Other Than Noisementioning

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“…In 2019 Freiberg et al published a review [49] about the influence of visual aspects on annoyance and sleep disturbance next to acoustical aspects, identifying seventeen studies (2000)(2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015)(2016)(2017)(2018). The pooled prevalence of high annoyance due to visual aspects was 6% each.…”

Section: Reviews On Social and Physical Aspects Other Than Noisementioning

confidence: 99%

Health Effects Related to Wind Turbine Sound: An Update

Kamp

Berg²

2021

IJERPH

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Commissioned by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment, an update of an earlier narrative review was prepared for the literature published between 2017 and mid-2020 about the effects of wind turbine sound on the health of local residents. Specific attention was hereby given to the health effects of low-frequency sound and infrasound. The Netherlands Institute for Public Health and the Environment and Mundonovo sound research collected the scientific literature on the effect of wind turbines on annoyance, sleep disturbance, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic effects, as well as mental and cognitive impacts. It also investigated what is known about annoyance from visual aspects of wind turbines and other non-acoustic factors, such as the local decision-making process. From the literature study, annoyance again came forward as the most important consequence of sound: the louder the sound (in dB) of wind turbines, the stronger the annoyance response was. The literature did not show that “low-frequency sound” (sound with a low pitch) results in extra annoyance on top of normal sound. Results of scientific research for other health effects are either not available or inconsistent, and we can conclude that a clear association with wind turbine related sound levels cannot be confirmed. There is evidence that long-term effects are related to the annoyance people experience. These results confirm earlier conclusions. There is increasing evidence that annoyance is lower when people can participate in the siting process. Worries of residents should be addressed in an early stage, by involving them in the process of planning and decision making.

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The influence of wind turbine visibility on the health of local residents: a systematic review

Cited by 13 publications

References 48 publications

Reaching the Heights: A Desk Study on Exploring Opportunities and Challenges for Lithuania’s Tallest Wind Turbine

Reaching the Heights: A Desk Study on Exploring Opportunities and Challenges for Lithuania’s Tallest Wind Turbine

In the shadow of wind energy: Predicting community exposure and annoyance to wind turbine shadow flicker in the United States

Health Effects Related to Wind Turbine Sound: An Update

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