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Noise Annoyance from Wind Turbines a Review
August, 2003
by Eja Pedersen & Högskolan i Halmstad
Summary:
Wind power is a relatively new generator of electricity in Sweden. Legislation and
regulation regarding noise from wind turbines in Sweden have been discussed. Eja
Pedersen at Halmstad University has at the request of the Swedish Environmental
Protection Agency prepared this report as a base for further discussions on regulation and
guidelines on noise from wind turbines in Sweden. The report reviews the present
knowledge on perception and annoyance of noise from wind turbines in residential areas
as well as in recreational areas. It also summarizes regulations in some European
countries. The author Eja Pedersen is responsible for the content of the report.
Stockholm, August 2003
SWEDISH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Report 5308
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