Do wind turbines interfere with television, radio, satellite, or radar signals?
There are generally two types of these signals, narrow band signals and diffuse signals. Third Planet Windpower typically conducts a communications study as a part of its development process. Narrow band signals are well-mapped and can be easily avoided in most proposed project areas. All obstructions can cause some interference with diffuse signals, but the density of the turbine pedestals in a modern wind farm is unlikely to cause any noticeable interference with diffuse signals such as television, and radio. The communications study, where relevant, would include a specific review of the potential for interference with Homeland Security installations, which has been an issue for some proposed projects, especially those in the Midwest.
