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(archive: 2017) Wind Turbine Syndrome: The Impact of Wind Farms on Suicide #USA: Abstract – Current technology uses wind turbines’ blade aerodynamics to convert wind energy to electricity. This process generates significant low-frequency noise that reportedly results in residents’ sleep disruptions, among other annoyance symptoms. However, the existence and the importance of wind farms’ health effects on a population scale remain unknown.… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/wind-turbine-syndrome-the-impact-of-wind-farms-on-suicide/ #windpower #windenergy

Humiliated SNP admits there is no community support for giant wind turbines but ignore local opposition #SCT: Scots are being ignored after opposing massive wind farms being built in their communities in the SNP Executive’s rush to hit net zero. A leading government minister even admitted that he has received no notes of support for any of the developments in the pipeline that need approval. The nationalist administration is putting all its faith… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/19/humiliated-snp-admits-there-is-no-community-support-for-giant-wind-turbines-but-ignore-local-opposition/ #windpower #windenergy

Calderdale Energy Park: Colne Town Council to issue legal letter to developer over wind farm plans #ENG: Colne Town Council has said it intends to issue a legal letter to the developer behind the Walshaw Moor wind farm, claiming it was not consulted on large amounts of stone which could come through the town as part of the development. The council has argued that due to local stone not being suitable to create roads and foundations for the… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/19/calderdale-energy-park-colne-town-council-to-issue-legal-letter-to-developer-over-wind-farm-plans/ #windpower #windenergy

Sand art created on beach in protest against Berwick Bank #SCT: Art has been created in the sand on Milsey Bay Beach, depicting more than 100 birds. It was carried out yesterday morning to serve as “a striking representation” of seabirds predicted to be killed by Berwick Bank Wind Farm. Volunteers joined Scottish Seabird Centre staff to make the sand art as part of its campaign to protest against the development. It includes about 150 individual… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/19/sand-art-created-on-beach-in-protest-against-berwick-bank/ #windpower #windenergy

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 36% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 36% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 36% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

Windfarm fears for safety of seabirds #SCT: The developer’s own analysis shows thousands of seabirds will be killed each year and campaigners have warned some will be driven to local extinction. Views are split, but in my experience there is a general understanding that we all have to play our part if energy is to be cleaner, more reliable and the source of well-paid, skilled jobs. However, the largest project yet in this area is causing… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/18/windfarm-fears-for-safety-of-seabirds/ #windpower #windenergy

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 26% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 26% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

(archive: 2008) Evidence of Dr Robyn Phipps, in the Matter of Moturimu Wind Farm Application #NZL: Heard before the Joint Commissioners, 8th-26th March 2007, Palmerston North “My evidence consists of four areas of concern. “The first is a presentation of a survey of Visual and Noise effects experienced by residents currently living close to the existing wind farms in the Tararua and Ruahine ranges. “The second aspect is a review of literature on… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/evidence-of-dr-robyn-phipps-in-the-matter-of-moturimu-wind-farm-application/ #windpower #windenergy

Sweden permits two offshore wind farms, denies 11 due to defense concerns #SWE: While saying that Sweden needs to develop new power sources and critically green power to remain competitive, the government had nonetheless decided to deny 11 pending applications. It was the latest move by the government, which also denied 13 applications in 2024, citing defense concerns. “The government assesses that the applied for activities would, among other… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/17/sweden-permits-two-offshore-wind-farms-denies-11-due-to-defense-concerns/ #windpower #windenergy

(video archive) Amaranth Wind Turbines, Noise and Health: Barbara Ashbee Interview: Experience living near wind turbines in Amaranth Township, Ontario https://wind-watch.org/video-melancthon-amaranth.php #windpower #windenergy

Twiggy Forrest’s Squadron abandons plan for troubled New England wind farm #AUS: Days after lodging new plans for a more than 500 megawatt wind farm in south-west New South Wales, Squadron Energy has dumped plans for another project it had proposed for construction in the state’s hotly contested New England renewable energy zone. The Andrew Forrest-owned Squadron announced this week that it has decided not to continue development of the 426… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/17/twiggy-forrests-squadron-abandons-plan-for-troubled-new-england-wind-farm/ #windpower #windenergy

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 12% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 12% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

(archive: 2010) How Less Became More: Wind, Power and Unintended Consequences in the Colorado Energy Market #CO: Study Objectives: To improve understanding of the electricity markets in Colorado and the Intermountain West To understand how wind, coal, and natural gas interact and what that interaction means for future natural gas use in electricity generation To help generate productive and informed discussions on how our nation will meet its… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/how-less-became-more/ #windpower #windenergy

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 13% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 13% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

Radnor Forest wind farm delayed again #WLS: A decision on the future of a massive proposed wind farm on Radnor Forest seems further away than ever, after Planning Inspectors, for a second time, asked the Applicant, Bute Energy to provide more information. The so-called “Nant Mithil Energy Park”, which is widely regarded as Bute Energy’s flagship project would comprise 30 wind turbines up to 220m tall on and around the highest hills in Radnorshire.… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/15/radnor-forest-wind-farm-delayed-again/ #windpower #windenergy

Williams County Commission approves 1-mile wind turbine setback in 3-1 vote #ND: The Williams County Commission approved a long-discussed ordinance amendment that will set the required distance for all future wind turbines back from 1,400 feet to one mile (5,280 feet). The 3-1 approval at the commission’s July 7 meeting followed a failed 1-3 vote to deny the amendment and preceded a unanimous vote to define a “seasonally occupied dwelling” as it… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/15/williams-county-commission-approves-1-mile-wind-turbine-setback-in-3-1-vote/ #windpower #windenergy

(archive: 2014) Evaluating the effectiveness of an ultrasonic acoustic deterrent for reducing bat fatalities at wind turbines: Abstract. Large numbers of bats are killed by wind turbines worldwide and minimizing fatalities is critically important to bat conservation and acceptance of wind energy development. We implemented a 2-year study testing the effectiveness of an ultrasonic acoustic deterrent for reducing bat fatalities at a wind energy… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/evaluating-the-effectiveness-of-an-ultrasonic-acoustic-deterrent-for-reducing-bat-fatalities-at-wind-turbines/ #windpower #windenergy

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 25% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 25% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

(archive: 2007) Response to reports prepared for UPC’s proposed Sheffield (Vt.) Wind Project #VT: The proposed Sheffield Wind Project raises a number of potential concerns to the Service in the general areas of habitat fragmentation, impacts to waters/wetlands and bird and bat mortality. This letter is generally limited in scope to airspace issues involving the potential for bird and/or bat mortality and ultimately the suitability of the site in… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/response-to-reports-prepared-for-upcs-proposed-sheffield-vt-wind-project/ #windpower #windenergy

(video archive) La nueva conquista: Eolicos en Oaxaca: El proyecto eolico neoliberal en Tehuantepec Oaxaca https://wind-watch.org/video-oaxaca.php #windpower #windenergy

Manitoba has big dreams for wind farms. Not every small town wants to host one. #MB: Summary The Manitoba Métis Federation and U.K.-based Renewable Energy Systems are proposing a 200-megawatt wind farm in rural Manitoba as part of a provincial push to install 600 megawatts of majority Indigenous-owned wind power by 2035. Residents of Polonia, Man., are opposed to the plan. They worry it would be a blight on the beautiful landscape, cause negative… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/14/manitoba-has-big-dreams-for-wind-farms-not-every-small-town-wants-to-host-one/ #windpower #windenergy

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 39% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 39% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

(archive: 2016) Position of the National Institute of Public Health–National Institute of Hygiene on wind farms #POL: The National Institute of Public Health–National Institute of Hygiene is of the opinion that wind farms situated too close to buildings intended for permanent human occupation may have a negative impact on the comfort of living and health of the people living in their proximity. The human health risk factors that the Institute has… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/position-of-the-national-institute-of-public-health-national-institute-of-hygiene-on-wind-farms/ #windpower #windenergy

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 31% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 31% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

(archive: 2006) Repercussions of wind turbine operations on human health #FRA: The French Academy of Medicine recommends that large wind turbines be installed no closer than 1.5 kilometers (about 1 mile) from any residence. The document is in French. See a translation of a report of the study in “Panorama du medicine” at the Kirby Mountain blog. Download original document: “Le retentissement du fonctionnement des éoliennes sur la santé de l’homme” https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/repercussions-of-wind-turbine-operations-on-human-health/ #windpower #windenergy

Frustration at delay to Caithness wind farm’s community benefit scheme #SCT: Operators of a wind farm in north Caithness have been quizzed over a hold-up in the community benefit fund it pledged to put in place. Boralex’s 24-turbine Limekiln development on ground south of Reay went live in April of last year. But Caithness West Community Council is still waiting for the first tranche of the substantive £540,000-a-year fund. Managed by North… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/12/frustration-at-delay-to-caithness-wind-farms-community-benefit-scheme/ #windpower #windenergy

Dengie Peninsula wind farm plans recommended for refusal #ENG: Plans for a new wind farm near Southminster have been recommended for refusal by council officers. Maldon Council planners have recommended refusing permission for the development on land east of Bridge Wick Lane, Dengie Peninsula. The proposed wind farm would comprise up to 15 wind turbine generators, with an anticipated total wind-generated capacity of up to 108 megawatts. Applicant… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/12/dengie-peninsula-wind-farm-plans-recommended-for-refusal/ #windpower #windenergy

Honored to share that I’ve been awarded a Letter of Honor for being appointed as a Member of the Academic Committee of the World Wind Energy Academy. A huge thank you to my partner Josée Wuyts and everyone who helped me on my road to this achievement. This fuels my commitment to Renewable Energy for All.
I am grateful to the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and the World Wind Energy Academy for this honour and the trust they have placed in me.
This recognition is not just an achievement, it is as a chair of the small and medium wind section a new responsibility.
With my broad background in renewables -especially small and medium windenergy, educating and curriculum development-, I look forward to contribute to global education in wind energy, strengthening the collaboration with the wind industry, and advancing the future of wind energy -especially in rural, semi urban area’s and islands- through knowledge, innovation, and experience.
#Windenergy #Awards #renewables #education

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 27% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

Tonnenschwerer Flügel stürzt bei Aalen-Waldhausen von Windrad ab #DEU: [Wind turbine between Waldhausen and Hülen lost one of its blades.] Zwischen Waldhausen und Hülen hat ein Windrad am Sonntag einen Flügel verloren. Nach aktuellem Stand wurden dabei keine Menschen verletzt. Auch weitere Schäden sind bislang nicht bekannt. Bei der betroffenen Anlage handelt es sich nach vorliegenden Informationen um ein rund 19 Jahre altes Windrad. Es sollte –… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/11/tonnenschwerer-flugel-sturzt-bei-aalen-waldhausen-von-windrad-ab/ #windpower #windenergy

Tonnenschwerer Flügel stürzt bei Aalen-Waldhausen von Windrad ab #DEU: [Wind turbine between Waldhausen and Hülen lost one of its blades.] Zwischen Waldhausen und Hülen hat ein Windrad am Sonntag einen Flügel verloren. Nach aktuellem Stand wurden dabei keine Menschen verletzt. Auch weitere Schäden sind bislang nicht bekannt. Bei der betroffenen Anlage handelt es sich nach vorliegenden Informationen um ein rund 19 Jahre altes Windrad. Es sollte –… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/11/tonnenschwerer-flugel-sturzt-bei-aalen-waldhausen-von-windrad-ab/ #windpower #windenergy

Tonnenschwerer Flügel stürzt bei Aalen-Waldhausen von Windrad ab #DEU: [Wind turbine between Waldhausen and Hülen lost one of its blades.] Zwischen Waldhausen und Hülen hat ein Windrad am Sonntag einen Flügel verloren. Nach aktuellem Stand wurden dabei keine Menschen verletzt. Auch weitere Schäden sind bislang nicht bekannt. Bei der betroffenen Anlage handelt es sich nach vorliegenden Informationen um ein rund 19 Jahre altes Windrad. Es sollte –… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/11/tonnenschwerer-flugel-sturzt-bei-aalen-waldhausen-von-windrad-ab/ #windpower #windenergy

Tonnenschwerer Flügel stürzt bei Aalen-Waldhausen von Windrad ab #DEU: [Wind turbine between Waldhausen and Hülen lost one of its blades.] Zwischen Waldhausen und Hülen hat ein Windrad am Sonntag einen Flügel verloren. Nach aktuellem Stand wurden dabei keine Menschen verletzt. Auch weitere Schäden sind bislang nicht bekannt. Bei der betroffenen Anlage handelt es sich nach vorliegenden Informationen um ein rund 19 Jahre altes Windrad. Es sollte –… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/11/tonnenschwerer-flugel-sturzt-bei-aalen-waldhausen-von-windrad-ab/ #windpower #windenergy

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 13% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

(archive: 2011) Wanzek heavy/industrial constructors: photos #CO #IA #MT #ND #SD #TX #WY: Top of the World Wind Farm, Glenrock, WY, Duke Energy Top of Iowa Wind, Kensett, IA, Madison Gas & Electric Three Buttes Wind, Glenrock, WY- Oliver County Wind, Center, ND, FPL/Next Era Energy Resources NoTrees Wind, Odessa, TX, Duke-Energy Langdon Wind, Langdon, ND, FPL/Next Era Energy Resources Kit Carson Wind Farm, Burlington, CO, Duke Energy Goat Mountain… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/wanzek-heavyindustrial-constructors/ #windpower #windenergy

(archive: 2011) Wanzek heavy/industrial constructors: photos #CO #IA #MT #ND #SD #TX #WY: Top of the World Wind Farm, Glenrock, WY, Duke Energy Top of Iowa Wind, Kensett, IA, Madison Gas & Electric Three Buttes Wind, Glenrock, WY- Oliver County Wind, Center, ND, FPL/Next Era Energy Resources NoTrees Wind, Odessa, TX, Duke-Energy Langdon Wind, Langdon, ND, FPL/Next Era Energy Resources Kit Carson Wind Farm, Burlington, CO, Duke Energy Goat Mountain… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/wanzek-heavyindustrial-constructors/ #windpower #windenergy

(archive: 2011) Wanzek heavy/industrial constructors: photos #CO #IA #MT #ND #SD #TX #WY: Top of the World Wind Farm, Glenrock, WY, Duke Energy Top of Iowa Wind, Kensett, IA, Madison Gas & Electric Three Buttes Wind, Glenrock, WY- Oliver County Wind, Center, ND, FPL/Next Era Energy Resources NoTrees Wind, Odessa, TX, Duke-Energy Langdon Wind, Langdon, ND, FPL/Next Era Energy Resources Kit Carson Wind Farm, Burlington, CO, Duke Energy Goat Mountain… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/wanzek-heavyindustrial-constructors/ #windpower #windenergy

(archive: 2011) Wanzek heavy/industrial constructors: photos #CO #IA #MT #ND #SD #TX #WY: Top of the World Wind Farm, Glenrock, WY, Duke Energy Top of Iowa Wind, Kensett, IA, Madison Gas & Electric Three Buttes Wind, Glenrock, WY- Oliver County Wind, Center, ND, FPL/Next Era Energy Resources NoTrees Wind, Odessa, TX, Duke-Energy Langdon Wind, Langdon, ND, FPL/Next Era Energy Resources Kit Carson Wind Farm, Burlington, CO, Duke Energy Goat Mountain… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/wanzek-heavyindustrial-constructors/ #windpower #windenergy

(archive: 2014) Cutting through the Spin #AUS: Do wind turbines cause adverse health effects? What are the mechanisms? Out to what distance? What is the existing evidence? – Peer reviewed and published in journals, based on data rather than “reviews” – Peer reviewed What is the wind industry (and its many supporters and paid experts) saying? How can we move forward? Do Wind Turbines Cause Adverse Health Effects? YES!!  Reported by clinicians and… https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/cutting-through-the-spin/ #windpower #windenergy

Verzet groeit tegen Duitse windmolens vlak over de grens #DEU #NLD: [Resistance grows in the Netherlands against German windmills just across the border] Op steeds meer plekken in Nederland is verzet tegen de bouw van Duitse windmolens. Onze oosterburen zetten die soms op steenworp afstand van de grens en de kritiek is dat ze daarbij onvoldoende rekening houden met de bezwaren van Nederlanders. Een van de voornaamste bezwaren is dat de windturbines… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/09/verzet-groeit-tegen-duitse-windmolens-vlak-over-de-grens/ #windpower #windenergy

Verzet groeit tegen Duitse windmolens vlak over de grens #DEU #NLD: [Resistance grows in the Netherlands against German windmills just across the border] Op steeds meer plekken in Nederland is verzet tegen de bouw van Duitse windmolens. Onze oosterburen zetten die soms op steenworp afstand van de grens en de kritiek is dat ze daarbij onvoldoende rekening houden met de bezwaren van Nederlanders. Een van de voornaamste bezwaren is dat de windturbines… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/09/verzet-groeit-tegen-duitse-windmolens-vlak-over-de-grens/ #windpower #windenergy

Verzet groeit tegen Duitse windmolens vlak over de grens #DEU #NLD: [Resistance grows in the Netherlands against German windmills just across the border] Op steeds meer plekken in Nederland is verzet tegen de bouw van Duitse windmolens. Onze oosterburen zetten die soms op steenworp afstand van de grens en de kritiek is dat ze daarbij onvoldoende rekening houden met de bezwaren van Nederlanders. Een van de voornaamste bezwaren is dat de windturbines… https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2026/07/09/verzet-groeit-tegen-duitse-windmolens-vlak-over-de-grens/ #windpower #windenergy