Friday 18 May 12
Wind - Key issues and impacts
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- Bird risk behaviours and fatalities at the Altamont Pass wind resource area
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- 0053-GovC
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- Thelander, C. Smallwood, K. & Rugge, L., 2003, February 2009
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- External PDF File
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- www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/33829.pdf
- Comprehensive report about the notorious Altamount Pass Wind Resource Area in California. Goes beyond counting fatalities by looking at interactions between various bird species and the wind turbines suggesting that, with further research, mitigation measures to significantly reduce bird fatalities in the areas will be possible, focussing on turbine size, layout, swept area and blade speed as well as the impact of turbines on increasing predators who prey on the various bird species suffering in the area.v show details
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- Government statement regarding the findings of the Salford University report (wind turbine noise)
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- 0308-GovC
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- BERR, January 2007
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- External PDF File
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- www.berr.gov.uk/files/file40571.pdf
- Government statement regarding the findings of the Salford University report into Aerodynamic Modulation of Wind Turbine Noise. The statement described the background to the commissioning of the University of Salford study and its findings. Based on these findings, Government does not consider there to be a compelling case for further work into aerodynamic modulation and will not carry out any further research at this time; however it will continue to keep the issue under review. (URN 07/1276)v show details
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- Guide to evaluation of human exposure to vibration in buildings
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- 0306-GovC
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- British Standards Institutue, January 1992
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- External Web Link
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- www.bsi-global.com/en/Shop/Publication-D...
- This is a guide to an evaluation of human exposure to vibration in buildings (1Hz to 80Hz). Click on link and type in BS code in search box on left of screen. British Standard BS 6472 (vibration).v show details
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- Method for rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areas
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- 0305-GovC
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- British Standards institute, January 1997
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- External Web Link
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- www.bsi-global.com/en/Shop/Publication-D...
- Method for rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areas. Click on link and type in BS code in search box on left of screen.v show details
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- A review of published research on low frequency noise and its effects
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- 0307-GovN
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- Dr Geoff Leventhall (assisted by Dr Peter Pelmear and Dr Stephen Benton) for Defra, May 2003
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- External PDF File
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- westminsterresearch.wmin.ac.uk/4141/1/Be...
- A report focusing on the data available regarding the impact of low frequency noise on human behaviour, sleep periods, task performance and social attitudes. The sources, symptoms, limits and thresholds are discussed with examples. Specific reference to wind turbines and human health is made in section 13.2 (p 54). The report has been written for local authorities, environmental action groups, low-frequency noise-sufferers, health professionals and acousticians.v show details
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- Community benefits from wind power
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- 0331-GovN
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- Centre for Sustainable Energy with Garrad Hassan, January 2005
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- External PDF File
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- www.cse.org.uk/pdf/pub1049.pdf
- Subtitled 'A study of UK practice and comparison with leading European countries' this study, carried out for for Renewables Advisory Board and DTI, sought to establish a firmer evidence base about the scale and nature of community benefits and the processes involved in negotiating benefits in the UK. Section 5 addresses the UK situation and section 7 compares the UK experience with other European Countries. A number of the recommendations proposed by this report have since been taken forward - see 'Delivering community benefits from wind energy development, A Toolkit' and 'The Protocol for Public Engagement with Proposed Wind Energy Developments in England/Scotland/Wales'. (DTI URN: 05/1322)v show details
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- Community benefits from wind power: Policy maker's summary
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- 0332-GovN
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- Centre for Sustainable Energy with Garrad Hassan, January 2005
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- External PDF File
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- www.berr.gov.uk/files/file30194.pdf
- The summary of a study carried out for Renewables Advisory Board and DTI to establish a firmer evidence base about the scale and nature of community benefits and the processes involved in negotiating benefits in the UK. See also 'Community benefits from wind power. A study of UK practice and comparison with leading European countries' for full report. (DTI URN: 05/2033).v show details
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- Delivering community benefits from wind energy development: A toolkit
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- 0333-GovN
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- Centre for Sustainable Energy with Peter Capener and BDOR Ltd, January 2005
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- External PDF File
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- www.cse.org.uk/pdf/pub1078.pdf
- This toolkit is designed for the Renewables Advisory Board and DTI to help to make meaningful community benefits more routine and systematic in UK wind energy projects. Part of a suite of papers providing guidance on good practice and community involvement in wind energy developments. See also: 'The Protocol for Public Engagement with Proposed Wind Energy Developments in England', 'Onshore Wind Energy Planning Conditions Guidance Note' and 'Bankable Models which enable local community wind farm ownership'. (DTI URN: 06/1817)v show details
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- Feasibility of mitigating the effects of windfarms on primary radar
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- 0319-GovN
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- Alenia Marconi Systems Ltd, January 2003
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- External Web Link
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- www.bwea.com/aviation/ams_report.html
- This is a study to determine if it is feasible to modify radars to remove any effects caused by wind turbines. It contains a 4-page summary which provides sufficient detail to understand the methodology implemented and how effects can be mitigated. Link to report and summary on webpage.v show details
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- Ministry of Defence renewable energy helpline
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- 0321-GovN
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- Ministry of Defence , March 2009
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- External Other Document
- A helpline for people planning new commercial wind farms who are concerned about aviation issues. The MOD has set up this wind energy and aviation helpline - which is open from 09.00 to 17.00 monday to thursday, and 09.00 to 16.00 on fridays. The number is 0121 311 3847 or if that is busy, you can call: 07901 751 770. You can call this number regarding any wind energy and aviation related inquiry, whether it's about consultation, particular cases, scoping etc.v show details
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- Research into aerodynamic modulation of wind turbine noise
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- 0309-GovN
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- University of Salford, January 2007
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- External PDF File
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- www.berr.gov.uk/files/file40570.pdf
- Commissioned by the Government following the publication of the Hayes McKenzie study, this research into aerodynamic modulation (AM) of wind turbine noise was produced by the University of Salford. It investigated claims that infrasound or low frequency noise emitted by wind turbine generators was causing health effects. The Salford University study concluded that although AM cannot be fully predicted, the incidence of AM resulting from wind farms in the UK is low. (URN 07/1235)v show details
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- The assessment and rating of noise from wind farms
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- 0310-GovN
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- ETSU, January 1996
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- External Web Link
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- http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.u...
- This page links to a number of documents which describe the framework for the measurement of wind farm noise. They give indicative noise levels thought to offer a reasonable degree of protection to wind farm neighbours, without placing unreasonable restrictions on wind farm development or adding unduly to the costs and administrative burdens on wind farm developers or local authorities. (ETSU R-97)v show details
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- Wind energy and aviation interests: Interim guidelines
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- 0325-GovN
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- DTI, MOD, CAA & BWEA, January 2002
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- External PDF File
- Link:
- www.berr.gov.uk/files/file17828.pdf
- These guidelines were established to facilitate the development of wind energy to meet UK Government targets, whilst ensuring that the interests of both civil and military aviation are recognised. A must-read for local authorities, wind farm developers, statutory consultees and other interested bodies involved in wind energy proposals with the potential to impact on aviation activities. (URN: 02/1287)v show details
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- Wind farms impact on radar aviation interests
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- 0326-GovN
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- QinetiQ for DTI, January 2003
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- External Web Link
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- www.bwea.com/aviation/radar.html
- Detailed report which covers the various interactions between wind farms and radar systems. A summary is available on the website. For an overview and links to the full report, see the bottom of the webpage.v show details
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- Wind turbines and aviation interests: European experience and practice
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- 0327-GovN
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- STAYS Ltd for ETSU, January 2002
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- External PDF File
- Link:
- www.berr.gov.uk/files/file18051.pdf
- This report analyses the European experience of dealing with wind turbine effects on civil and military aviation and how this compares to that of the UK. There is a useful summary on pages ii - iv which provides the key details for those dealing with enquiries about differing approaches between countries.v show details
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- Aeronautical and military impacts
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- 0316-WebL
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- DECC, March 2009
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- External Web Link
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- www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/what_we_d...
- An introduction to the consultation process for wind turbine developers and aeronautical and military bodies. Links on webpage to 'Wind energy and aviation interests - interim guidance' and a wind farm developers application proforma.v show details
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- DECC renewables: Wind
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- 0167-WebL
- Author:
- DECC, March 2009
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- External Web Link
- Link:
- www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/what_we_d...
- DECC web pages with basic details about onshore wind, a wind-speed database and myth-buster. Also a section on planning and what you can do in your home.v show details
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