Wind Energy Developments are unique in that the noise they generate at a given location can vary with both wind speed and direction. The noise impact of development also depends in part on the extent of background noise generate by the wind in the absence of the development. It is therefore crucial that a robust noise impact assessment is conducted to ensure the noise impact of the wind farm is fully understood.
Relevant Guidance
Currently the Wind Energy Development Guidelines (2006) contain recommended noise limits to control operational noise from wind turbines. Current industry practice is to assess the wind farm noise to these guidelines. The methodology for measuring, predicting and assessing wind farm noise is outlined in the documents:
Special Audible Characteristics
Although uncommon, wind turbines and wind farms can generate special audible characteristics including
It is highly unlikely that any specific information on special audible characteristics will be available at the planning application stage. However it has is becoming more common to control the presence of such characteristics within planning conditions. At Amplitude we have the ability to identify such audible characteristics through advance data processing techniques.
Our Services
Amplitude are technical specialists in noise from windfarms and ancillary infrastructure. Our services include
Our Experience
As one of the leading acoustic consultancies in Ireland, Amplitude have extensive experience in Wind Farm Noise Assessments. Example projects include
Bilboa WindFarm, Co. Carlow
Carnsore Point Windfarm, Co. Wexford
Crockahenny WindFarm, Co. Donegal
Grousemount WindFarm, Co. Kerry
Contact Us
Should you have any questions regarding our Windfarm Noise Assessment services contact us today at dublin@amplitudeeacoustics.com.