“On an annual basis, we can be confident about how much wind energy will be produced, but on an hour-by-hour basis we haven’t a clue.” —Gareth Brett, CEO, Highview Power Storage, The Sunday Times, Oct. 31, 2010


https://www.wind-watch.org/quotes.php?t=149

Are There Harmful Effects Caused by the Silent Noise of Infrasound Produced by Windparks? An Experimental Approach #DEU

Abstract Introduction: The increased number of wind parks raised the question, whether infrasound waves produced by wind turbines are harmful on human-beings, or not. Infrasound is a low frequency sound (< 20 Hz), undetectable with human ears. However, some people live near windparks describe unspecific symptoms i.e., palpitations, dizziness, headache, etc. This study analyses the infrasound effects on isolated atrial human myocardium and measures the contractile performance in human trabeculae using different frequencies and amplitudes of infrasound generated by a . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/are-there-harmful-effects-caused-by-the-silent-noise-of-infrasound-produced-by-windparks-an-experimental-approach/

“Rapidly reducing, and then increasing, fossil generation to follow renewable generation requires that fossil units operate in a non-optimized manner. The heat rate is degraded and the air quality control equipment is negatively impacted, leading to increased emissions.” —National Energy Technology Laboratory, “Impact of Load Following on Power Plant Cost and Performance”, Oct. 1, 2012


https://www.wind-watch.org/quotes.php?t=97

Overview of Wind Turbines with Reference to CFRP Materials #DEU

Übersicht WIndkraftanlagen mit Hinweisen auf CFK Materialien List of specs for wind turbine from Acciona, Areva, Dewind, Enercon, ENO, Gamesa, GE, NEG Micon, Nordex, Nordtank, Siemens, Gamesa, and Vestas. Rotor blade materials are highlighted for each, including carbon fiber–reinforced plastics and glass fiber–reinforced plastics. Download original document: “Übersicht WIndkraftanlagen mit Hinweisen auf CFK Materialien”


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/overview-of-wind-turbines-with-reference-to-cfrp-materials/

“There is a growing body of evidence to suggest there may be adverse health effects associated with the noise generated by wind farms.” —David Sellars, Director of Environmental Health, Queensland Health, The Australian, May 29, 2012


https://www.wind-watch.org/quotes.php?t=69

“Energy projects in Irasburg must proceed based on the principles of respect for the environment, sound economics and regard for community values. Because industrial-scale wind turbines on the town’s ridgelines do not meet all of these criteria, the town of Irasburg opposes their development.” —David Warner, Selectboard Chair, Irasburg, Vt.


https://www.wind-watch.org/quotes.php?t=182