Download or read book Wind Energy and Landscape written by C.F. Ratto and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arising from an international workshop, these papers discuss aspects of wind turbines and the landscape. Topics: Harmonization of wind turbines with landscape; Visual and audio impact of wind turbines; Interference with telecommunication; Impact of wind turbines on birds; Real experiences in different countries; Offshore wind farms; Wind turbines in coastal and mountainous areas; Wind turbines, thunderstorms and lightning; Economic and social impact of wind turbines; Insurance policies regarding wind turbines; Greater public acceptance of wind turbines.