TY - JOUR
TI - Footprints in the wind? Environmental impacts of wind power development
AU - Magoha, P
T2 - Renewable Energy Focus
AB - This paper reviews the environmental impacts of wind power development and examines noise generated by wind turbines, noise control methods, visual impacts and visibility, and the impact on wildlife and natural habitat. Details are given of other impacts such as electromagnetic interference and the disposal of materials used in the manufacture of parts of wind energy converters. Political issues and social costs of wind energy are considered.
DA - 2002/10//
PY - 2002
SP - 30
EP - 33
UR - https://www.osti.gov/etdeweb/biblio/20305986
LA - English
KW - Wind Energy
KW - Noise
KW - Human Dimensions
ER -