Useful links about wind energy and wind farms
For more information on wind energy see the links below:
Wind Energy Associations' Websites
The British Wind Energy Association: www.bwea.com
The European Wind Energy Association: www.ewea.org
Information Websites
Sustainable Development Commission's research into wind power:
www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php?id=234
Friends of the Earth Wind Power fact sheet visit
www.foe.co.uk/resource/factsheets/wind_power.pdf
Embrace the Revolution's website
www.embracewind.com
Yes2Wind's website
www.yes2wind.com
Pro Wind Alliance Website - ProWA aims to provide objective information, backed by sound research and references. www.prowa.org.uk
Danish Wind Energy Association - Educational site for children (and for the young at heart) http://windwithmiller.windpower.org/en/kids/index.htm
Technical Document Links
Guidance on noise assessment for onshore wind developments:
The assessment and rating of noise from wind farms’, ETSU-R-97, by the Working Group on Noise from Wind Turbines (Final Report, September 1996). Available at:
http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/energy/sources/renewables/explained/wind/onshore-offshore/page21743.html
Guidance on planning for onshore wind developments:
PPS 22 and Companion Guide. Available at:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1021020428382.html
Developers Website
Broadview Energy: www.broadviewenergy.com
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