Do the wind turbines make a lot of noise?
The sound turbines produce is similar to a light whooshing or swishing sound. When compared to other types of industrial facilities, such as manufacturing plants, wind farms are very quiet. According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), an operating modern wind farm at a distance of 750 to 1000 feet is no noisier than a kitchen refrigerator or a moderately quiet room. Even in rural or low-density areas, where there is little additional sound to mask that of the wind turbines, the sound of the blowing wind is often louder than the sounds produced by the turbines.
