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Visual Impacts

Wind turbines next to water during a sunset
Visual appeal of existing landscape or seascape.

The addition of any novel structure can drastically alter a landscape or seascape. With regards to wind energy and marine renewable energy devices, some people appreciate their presence as they may attract tourism, while others dislike the new addition as an imposition on the natural environment. Land-based wind energy and offshore wind energy projects are more likely to impact aesthetics than marine renewable energy projects due to wind turbines’ heights, proximity to people, and visibility at greater distances. Conversely, marine renewable energy devices are typically lower profile, closer to the surface, or submerged underwater–all of which reduce their visibility and perceived visual impacts.

Marine and Wind Energy Environmental Documents

Tethys is a knowledge hub that contains documents on the environmental effects of wind and marine energy. The table below contains all of the documents in the Tethys Knowledge Base associated with Visual Impacts.

Total: 194

Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Eyesores in sight: Quantifying the impact of man-made elements on the scenic beauty of Dutch landscapes de Vries, S., de Groot, M., Boers, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Wind turbines in tourism landscapes: Czech experience Frantal, B., Kunc, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Recreation & Tourism, Visual Impacts
Developing and Applying a GIS-Assisted Approach to Evaluate Visual Impact in Wind Farms Molina-Ruiz, J., Martínez-Sánchez, M., Pérez-Sirvent, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Intervisibility Analysis of an Offshore Wind Farm Using GIS Tools Errico, A., Guastaferro, F., Oliviero, C. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Offshore Wind Farms in the Belgian Part of the North Sea: Selected findings from the baseline and targeted monitoring Degraer, S., Brabant, R., Rumes, B. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Wind Energy Facilities and Residential Properties: The Effect of Proximity and View on Sales Prices Hoen, B., Wiser, R., Cappers, P. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Offshore wind power development as affected by seascape values on the German North Sea coast Gee, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Visual Impacts, Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Near-Shore Wind Power - Protected Seascapes, Environmentalists' Attitudes, and the Technocratic Planning Perspective Wolsink, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Visual Impacts, Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Spatial analyses of emerging and fading wind energy landscapes in Denmark Moller, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Steel forests or smoke stacks: the politics of visualisation in the Cape Wind controversy Phadke, R. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Minerals Management Service Documentation of Section 106 Finding of Adverse Effect (Revised) Carrier Jones, B.M. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Onshore wind power development in China: Challenges behind a successful story Han, J., Mol, A., Lu, Y. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Noise Birds, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Visual impact evaluation of a wind park in a Greek island Tsoutsos, T., Tsouchlaraki, A., Tsiropoulos, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
An immersive path-based study of wind turbines' landscape: A French case in Plouguin Jallouli, J., Moreau, G. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change, Noise Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Welcoming the Wind? Determinants of Wind Power Development Among U.S. States Bohn, C., Lant, C. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Development and validation of a multicriteria indicator for the assessment of objective aesthetic impact of wind farms Sibille, A., Cloquell-Ballester, V., Darton, B. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
The impact of visual factors on noise annoyance among people living in the vicinity of wind turbines Pedersen, E., Larsman, P. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Over the sea and far away? A consideration of the planning, politics and public perception of offshore wind farms Haggett, C. Journal Article Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement, Visual Impacts
Scenic Perceptions of the Visual Effects of Wind Farms on South Australian Landscapes Lothian, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Intention to respond to local wind turbines: the role of attitudes and visual perception Johansson, M., Laike, T. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Guide to Preparing an EA Registration Document for Wind Power Projects in Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change (Nova Scotia Environment) Guidance Wind Energy Collision, Habitat Change, Noise Bats, Birds, Fish, Human Dimensions, Recreation & Tourism, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Changing wind-power landscapes: regional assessment of visual impact on land use and population in Northern Jutland, Denmark Moller, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Beyond NIMBYism: towards an integrated framework for understanding public perceptions of wind energy Devine-Wright, P. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Machines in the Ocean: The Aesthetics of Wind Farms Saito, Y. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
The Middelgrunden Offshore Wind Farm: A Popular Initiative Vikkelso, A., Larsen, J., Sørensen, H.C. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Changes in Flow, Collision, Noise Physical Environment, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Visual Impacts
Determination of Thresholds of Visual Impact: The Case of Wind Turbines Bishop, I. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Wind Power in View: Energy Landscapes in a Crowded World Pasqualetti, M., Gipe, P., Righter, R. Book Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Design As If People Matter: Aesthetic Guidelines for a Wind Power Future Gipe, P. Book Chapter Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Developing and applying a GIS-assisted approach to locating wind farms in the UK Baban, S., Parry, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise Human Dimensions, Health & Safety, Legal & Policy, Visual Impacts
Morality, Space, and the Power of Wind-Energy Landscapes Pasqualetti, M. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Visual Impact Assessment: There's More to it than Meets the Eye! Robotham, A., Quilleash, P., Hempstead, H. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Altamont: Public Perceptions of a Wind Energy Landscape Thayer, R., Freeman, C. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Environmental Aspects of Large-Scale Wind-Power Systems in the UK Robson, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Noise Birds, Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
A Field Study on the Aesthetics of Small Wind Machines: A Preliminary Report Strojan, C., Lawrence, K., O'Donnell, D. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts

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