What does a turbine sound like? Will the sounds be a nuisance to nearby residents?
People have different ways of describing the sound of a turbine, but most agree that the most apparent is the “wooshing” sound made by the rotation of the rotor and blades. Everyone has their own opinion, but most who have experienced a turbine up close find the sound to be somewhat soothing and barely noticeable unless you try to listen for them. When winds are at high speeds, most agree that the sound of the wind outweighs that of the turbine. Therefore, we do not foresee the sounds to be a nuisance to most residents. Old turbines (made in the 1990s or earlier) have given the turbines of today a bad reputation for having annoying sounds ranging from clanks to loud humming. Turbines of today do not make these sounds unless repairs are necessary.
