Regio Zuid | Acoustic wave propagation model for windmill farms

Summary Acoustic wave propagation Model for windmill farms [Aanvrager/Partner] Version 17-04-2018Increasing electricity demand along with growing awareness towards sustainable energy drive the windenergy market. Wind farms are becoming an increasingly important source of renewable energy, butthere is a significant drawback. Rotating windmill turbines produce acoustic low frequency noise (noisepollution), which can cause adverse health effects in humans. The problem is aggravated by the fact thatthe low frequency noise produced by windmills can travel on very large distances, affecting the health ata large distance from the windmill/windfarm. To protect humans, [Aanvrager/Partner] proposes development ofan innovative model for acoustic wave propagation for windmill farms and a set of viable solutionscompatible with the landscape scenarios around windfarms. In this way, on the basis of benefit to theoverall wind farming, the public health situation can be interfaced and the quality life can be kept at ahigh level.