Study on Noise and Low Frequency Noise generated by Wind Power plant(Wind Farm)

Abstract

Abstract The energy produced by wind power generation is a clean energy product because it isacquired by using renewable resource. Wind power plants(twind farms), in Korea, have beenbuilt and operated as 345.6MW facilities from 2001 until now 2009. Nevertheless,environmental issues regarding construction of wind power plants have arisen. accordingly it istime to consider the environmental and social issues of wind power in accordance with thegovernmentss policy objectives of increased wind power production.In this study, we investigated the influence that noise and low frequency noise caused byWind power plants have on neighborhood and residents. We also sought solutions to theseissues. In order to analyze the issues of wind power facilities, we compared and examinedprecedents and the solutions for noise and low frequency noise in Europe, the United states andJapan. We intended to examine the influences of wind power facilities and propose alternativein dealing with these issues.Keywords : Noise, Low Frequency Noise, Wind Farm, Wind Turbine