wind energy guidelines – ICAN Acoustics

Update on IRISH Wind Energy Development Guidelines.

In consultation with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, it is our (ICAN Acoustics) understanding that: (1) The consultation process closed on 19 February 2020. (2) It is understood that almost 500 submissions have been received as part of the public consultation. (3) It is understood that many of the submissions were extremely detailed [...]

Proposed new wind farm guidelines ‘disappointing’ – Wind Aware Ireland

Source: Leinster Express Wind Aware Ireland has slammed the proposed updated guidelines on building wind farms in Ireland as "incompetent" and "divisive". The guidelines revealed this week have made a 500metre setback between houses and turbines mandatory, instead of a guideline. They set more robust regulations on noise levels, and for the elimination of 'shadow flicker'. Grid connections [...]