Visual impacts

Because wind farms are composed of large numbers of turbines and tend to be located on or just below ridgelines or within sight of shores, they can often be seen for a long distance. As a result, some people object to the visual impacts of wind turbines.

To reduce these impacts, operators sometimes paint wind turbines to blend in with their natural surroundings. During planning for new projects, they also consider the spacing, design and uniformity of the turbines and locate wind farms away from populated centres.