Wind Turbines - Noise
The VAWT (Vertical Axis Wind Turbine) wind turbines are not noisy – ours produce less than 45db at 5 metres and they produce less intrusive noise than the HAWT (Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine) design, the generator produces a low frequency noise which mingles with general back ground low frequency noise.
40 db (decibels) equates to about the sound of a 'quiet auditorium' - http://www.astralsound.com/the_decibel.htm
It has been repeatedly shown by measurements of wind turbine noise undertaken in the UK, Denmark, Germany and the USA over the past decade, and accepted by experienced noise professionals, that the levels of low frequency noise and vibration radiated from modern, upwind configuration wind turbines are at a very low level, so low that they lie below the threshold of perception. We recommend that the wind turbine should be at least 8 metres from the house to eliminate any possibility of disturbance.
Alvesta offers a planning application service whereby we will obtain all the necessary support documents, prepare a planning application support document and submit an application to your local planning authority on your behalf. We charge a small non-refundable fee for this but if you subsequently place an order with us we will discount the cost in full from your invoice.
Please contact us on 0845 094 1752 for further details and perhaps to arrange a visit from one of our consultants