Wind Energy: Societal and Human Impacts

Wind Energy: Societal and Human Impacts presents the theoretical basis for the various impacts of wind turbines on humans. These impacts include noise (in the audible, low-frequency and infrasound ranges), visual effects (shadow flicker and light reflections), electromagnetic fields, vibrations and oscillations from wind turbines, as well as mechanical impacts and physical risk related to turbine collapse or turbine component failure, throwing of ice or blade parts, fires, etc. Further, this book examines the legal framework, policy approaches and investment processes in the wind energy sector. It addresses the issue of siting and minimum distances between turbines and residential buildings and proposes modifications to legislation, as well as guidelines and recommendations related to environmental impact reports for wind farms, assessment of such reports, monitoring of such impacts and the performance of a post-implementation analysis.

Sommario

Wind turbines - Types of Impacts and Methods to Assess Them. Methodology for Determining the Maximum Intensity of Negative Impacts of a Wind Farm on Human Health. Wind Power Investments. Mitigating Negative Impacts and Ensuring Safety of Residents Living in Vicinity of Wind Farms. Summary and Conclusions.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Piotr Kacejko, Piotr (Lublin University of Technology Kacejko, Jacek Szulczyk, Adam Zagubien, Adam Zagubień
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 03.06.2024
• EAN: 9781032598789
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3259878-9
• Pagine: 180
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Scienze naturali, tematiche generali; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Sociologia del lavoro, dell'economia e dell'industria; SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, SCIENCE / Energy, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, Science / Environmental Science, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Energy resources, Wind Power