by Libby Nuttall | Aug 20, 2026 | Environment, FAQs
Wind turbines can create wakes, which are areas of slower, more turbulent air behind the turbines. This is similar to the way a boat leaves a wake in the water. Under certain weather conditions, these wake effects can extend downwind from the turbines. The behaviour...
by Libby Nuttall | Sep 8, 2025 | Environment, FAQs
There is no evidence to suggest that renewable energy infrastructure, including wind turbines, poses a contamination risk to livestock, crops or food production when co-located with agricultural land. Wind turbine blades are engineered for durability and undergo...
by Nicole | Oct 23, 2024 | Environment, FAQs
Wind farm noise is carefully managed through strict regulation, with requirements varying by state (including ongoing monitoring in Victoria). Across Australia, noise limits are generally based on a combination of absolute noise levels and the existing background...
by Nicole | Oct 23, 2024 | Environment, FAQs
Wind turbine noise is a key consideration in wind farm development and its management in Australia follows strict standards and guidelines. A typical modern wind turbine generates noise levels of around 45-55 decibels (dB) at a distance of 300-500 metres. At distances...
by Nicole | Oct 22, 2024 | Environment, FAQs
In Victoria, NSW and Queensland, wind farm development is governed by a range of environmental protection regulations. These include state and federal laws designed to safeguard ecosystems, wildlife, and local communities. Requirements can be broken down into three...
by Nicole | Oct 22, 2024 | Environment, FAQs
Visual impacts from wind farms in Australia are managed through detailed Visual Impact Assessments (VIA), which consider turbine size, distance from viewpoints, and landscape sensitivity. Mitigation strategies include optimised turbine placement, screening with...
