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Wind Turbines and Shadow Flicker: Facts and Proven Mitigation Strategies

Abstract

As wind development continues to grow and expand into new regions, the industry understands community concerns regarding potential shadow flicker from wind turbines. Wind developers prioritize being a good neighbor and long-term partner with host communities and recognize the need to collaborate with community members on wind turbine siting to limit potential impacts. The overwhelming majority of homes within a project footprint usually do not experience any shadow flicker.