Facts and FAQs
Facts about Wind Energy Installations in the World
World Rankings in Total Installed Wind Energy Capacity
| Total Capacity ( at end of 2006) | MW |
| Germany | 20,622 |
| Spain | 11,615 |
| US | 11,603 |
| India | 6,270 |
| UK | 1,963 |
| Portugal | 1,716 |
| France | 1,567 |
| Canada | 1,460 |
Growth of Wind Installations in 2006
World Rankings in Total Installed Wind Energy Capacity
| Total Capacity ( at end of 2006) | MW | Growth: Installed in 2006 |
| Germany | 20,622 | 2,233 |
| Spain | 11,615 | 1,587 |
| US | 11,603 | 2,454 (27% over ’05) |
| India | 6,270 | 1,840 |
| UK | 1,963 | 634 |
| Portugal | 1,716 | 694 |
| France | 1,567 | 810 |
| Canada | 1,460 | 683 (78% over ’05) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are wind turbines noisy?
In recent years, wind turbine manufacturers have worked diligently to decrease the noise emitted from the turbines. The following table shows a comparison of wind farm noise to other noises in our lives.
Source/Activity Indicative noise level dB Threshold of hearing 0 Rural night-time background 20-40 Quiet bedroom 35 Wind farm at 350m 35-45 Car at 40mph at 100m 55 Busy general office 60 Truck at 30mph at 100m 65 Pneumatic drill at 7m 95 Jet aircraft at 250m 105 Threshold of pain 140 Information taken from The Scottish Office, Environment Department, Planning Advice Note, PAN 45, Annes A: Wind Power, A.27. Renewable Energy Technologies, August 1994 Is there a danger to birds or other animals?
Wind farms are always subject to an Environmental Impact Assessments and Shear Wind will work closely with such organizations as CANWEA, Environment Canada and the Nova Scotia Department of Environment to ensure that our wind farm design and layout does not interfere with sensitive species or wildlife designated areas.There are many more birds killed on the Canadian highways and through the effects of Climate Change, than are affected by wind turbines.
Will many turbines have a bad effect on the appearance of our horizon?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, therefore YOUR opinion.However, studies regularly show that turbines are an interesting feature of the landscape and are peaceful looking. The public supports wind energy as a clean alternative.
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Shear Wind News
Shearwind Announces Purchase Price For Proposed Transaction
June 25th, 2010
Shearwind Announces the Planned Estabilshment of a Limited Partnership to Own and Advance Glen Dhu North Project
June 18th, 2010
Shearwind Announces Agreements for Wind Turbines in Connection with the Glen Dhu Project
May 28th, 2010
Shearwind Announces Continuance Under Canada Business Corporations Act and New Director
March 5th, 2010
Shearwind Announces Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
February 28, 2010
