Turbine Location and Planning
Locating a turbine will require a detailed site survey, and may not on the surface be the obvious place. Most land owners will know their property better than anyone else and that knowledge will be invaluable. There will be many factors to take into account. They are:
The site survey will include:
 | Using the NOABL database we will assess the
wind speed when doing a desk top study.We then apply local
circumstances to provide a estimated wind speed.
| Any issues which may impact on the
installation of a wind turbine, e.g. site access, ground conditions,
electrical connection, cable routes etc will be identified
| Advice on the possible locations within the
site for a turbine, taking into account the best location for wind, noise,
shadow flicker, safety and the least impact on the surrounding properties
and views.
| Detailed measurements which can
subsequently be used when applying for planning.
| Details of the required ground works for
the installation of the turbine, normally sufficient for you to obtain a
quotation for that aspect of the project | |
Other considerations include:
| The turbine must be at least 50m, and
ideally 75m to 100m from the nearest property to avoid noise being an issue.
| Also access to the site will be needed for
a lorry or crane in order to deliver and install the turbine tower. | |
Location the turbine
The turbine should ideally be sited as far away as possible from buildings and trees, as these can not only block the wind but will cause turbulence. Please view the illustration below that demonstrates where a wind turbine should ideally be located.
If a house is 10m high, the wind will be
effected up to 200m away. Even a small hedge 1m high will cause it to be
effected for 20m.
Planning difficulties
Erecting a turbine may be have planning issues
that may make your site unsuitable. They are
| Military installations: A turbine will not
be allowed in close proximity to a military airbase or radar station and
permission from the MOD will be required
| Neighbours: Ideally the turbine should be
at least 50m away from surrounding homes, however we would recommend further
where possible. In the case of larger turbines this distance increases.
| Planning may be an issue in areas of
outstanding national beauty or a national park.
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