by Libby Nuttall | Jul 26, 2026 | FAQs, Health, Fire & Safety
Modern wind turbines have built‑in safety systems that constantly monitor wind speed, temperature, vibrations and electrical conditions. If anything moves outside safe operating limits, the turbine automatically slows and then stops. In high winds, turbines typically...
by Libby Nuttall | Apr 23, 2026 | FAQs, Health, Fire & Safety
Infrasound refers to sound waves that are too low for human hearing. Scientific research confirms that infrasound from wind turbines does not cause sleep or health problems. In a recent Australian study by The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research participants were...
by westwind | Dec 9, 2025 | FAQs, Health, Fire & Safety
Industry association, the Clean Energy Council, on behalf of Australia’s renewable energy sector, is reviewing how asbestos-containing materials were able to enter Australia and make their way into project supply chains. WestWind Energy will apply the learnings from...
by westwind | Jun 4, 2025 | FAQs, Health, Fire & Safety
Wind farms in Australia must follow a rigorous quality assurance process to ensure all towers built for wind turbines meet the highest standards. Every turbine must comply with the global requirements and is designed in line with standards used worldwide. All wind...
by westwind | Feb 11, 2025 | FAQs, Health, Fire & Safety
Reviews conducted by leading health and research organisations from all over the world, including the Australian Medical Association and Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council, have found no direct link between wind farms and health effects. These...
by westwind | Feb 11, 2025 | FAQs, Health, Fire & Safety
Local firefighting and emergency services are highly involved in the development of renewable energy projects in Australia. For example, Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) developed Australia’s first guidelines for the design and construction of renewable energy...
