Updated: August 12, 2026 | August 13, 2026

Wind power or wind energy is a form of renewable energy that harnesses the power of the wind to generate electricity. It involves using wind turbines to convert the turning motion of blades, pushed by moving air (kinetic ¹ energy) into electrical energy (electricity). This requires certain technologies, such as a generator that sits at the top of a tower, behind the blades, in the head (nacelle) of a wind turbine. Source: US Department of Energy

View the wind turbine animation to see how a wind turbine works or take a look inside.

Electricity from wind turbines moves from the generator through internal tower cables, steps up voltage via transformers, flows through regional collection lines to a substation.

High-voltage cables, heavy-duty electrical conductors, transport the current from the wind farm substation straight into the regional power grid. ²

At their lowest point (maximum thermal sag), high-voltage transmission cables typically maintain a minimum ground clearance between 5.2 meters (17 feet) and 9 meters (30 feet). The exact minimum height depends heavily on the voltage level ³, national electrical codes, and what is located underneath the span (such as open land, roads, or structures). Source: LinkedIn.

Biological effects of wind turbines on people

Wind turbine infrasound: Phenomenology and effect on people
Claire Flemmer, Rory Flemmer
Published: February 2023
In: Science Direct
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210670722006126

Discussion and conclusions

The key to understanding the phenomenology of infrasound lies in its extremely large wavelengths and its extremely low attenuation over very long distances. A significant portion of the infrasound from wind turbines can be measured in nearby residences, with dominant infrasound episodes at the BPF ⁴. While the level of infrasound is below the threshold of hearing, some residents become sensitized either to the infrasound vibration through floors and beds or to higher frequency, audible sound in the structure, caused by resonance. When this happens, they suffer the symptoms of chronic stress. The autonomous nervous system is involved in much the same way as it is for other phobias [Note by Admin ⁵] .

There is no suggestion that the solution to infrasound sensitivity is to remove all sources of infrasound from the built environment – this is as ludicrous as suggesting the elimination of all spiders to solve arachnophobia ⁶, or all small spaces to solve claustrophobia ⁷ . Wind turbines provide a valuable source of renewable energy ⁸, ⁹ and are likely to become more prevalent in the future.

This work has explained infrasound behaviour and its effect on people. Future research is needed to determine which frequencies of wind turbine sound signatures are most annoying to nearby residents and whether these can be eliminated through better design of the blades. Solid house construction using concrete and brick, is likely to have less active coupling with infrasound and will therefore generate fewer resonant frequencies, but this is hardly a solution for those who are currently suffering a very real problem.

Boretti, Ordys and Al Zubaidy (2018) suggest that active infrasound cancellation (anti-sound by playing the same sound waves out of phase to cancel them) might be an effective remediation. However, this seems impractical as it is very difficult to create infrasound within an entire structure. A sensible and inexpensive solution would be to monitor problematic houses with sound equipment and accelerometers ¹⁰ to measure audible noise and inaudible vibration. This would detect low frequency tympanic vibration of floors. Remediation would involve installing bracing to eliminate the annoying vibrations. Weckendorf et al. (2016) review the bracing design approaches used for damping vibrations ¹¹ in timber floors. Ground floors are easier to brace than upper floors. If an upper floor problem is identified, the bed could be moved to an area where the floor vibrates less. This remediation might be done by the owners of wind turbine farms and would probably be an inexpensive but rewarding public relations exercise.

In order to become more sustainable, there is a global effort to increase the use of renewable energy sources ¹², such as wind.

Therefore, wind turbine installations will increase in the future and more residents will be exposed to this source of persistent infrasound. The debate on whether or not the infrasound poses significant health risks to residents has reached an impasse. By addressing the needs of nearby residents, future research can move in a more constructive direction, which will improve the perceptions of wind turbines and ultimately benefit their uptake.

Noise sensitivity

Noise sensitivity is a core feature of both ADHD and autism ¹³ driven by shared challenges with sensory filtering in the brain. However, autism more frequently involves intense or painful auditory hypersensitivity, while ADHD noise sensitivity often centers on distraction and mental exhaustion. Because 50% to 70% of autistic individuals also have ADHD, these traits frequently overlap. Source

[Added by Admin] ADHD is one of the many biological effects¹⁴, ¹⁵ of electromagnetic radiation. In epidemiological studies about the impact of wind turbines on the wellbeing of human beings and animals, the electromagnetic radiation levels in the same area should be investigated, next to the electromagnetic radiation levels inside the buildings of those who live near or very near to wind turbines.

The combination of electromagnetic fields noise (E noise¹⁶) with infrasonic and ultrasonic noise pollution from wind turbines, plus the impact of too high electromagnetic radiation levels, is a not existing research field /epidemiological study in science, and has therefore to be created as soon as possible, since electromagnetic fields in buildings, both private and public buildings, are linked to the unscientific ICNIRP ¹⁷ standards of safety, while biological effects already occur at much lower levels than the ICNIRP safety levels ¹⁸. Governments and national health care institutions, world wide, have implemented the unscientific ¹⁹ ICNIRP standards, which means that we all live in utterly unsafe because aggressive electromagnetic radiation.

Drawing: The human daily environment before wind turbines appeared in the landscape, and all became even worse.
“While the level of infrasound is below the threshold of hearing, some residents become sensitized either to the infrasound vibration through floors and beds or to higher frequency, audible sound in the structure, caused by resonance.”
From: Wind turbine infrasound: Phenomenology and effect on people

Wind power

The world faces two major environmental challenges: Limiting climate change and limiting the loss of natural diversity. Wind power touches both. (Norway’s Miljødirektoratet²⁰)

Additional information (10)

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11. Jonas Gahr Støre has pledged our power production to the EU
Published: 13 August 2026
By: Siri Hermo
In: Steigan (independent Norwegian online news outlet)

10. The Dutch wind turbine activist Jan Nieboer was imprisoned during 4 months, for invalid reasons.
Published: August 6, 2026
By: LighthouseTV
Interviewer: Gerry van der Laan

09. New EU requirements that prioritize wind power over nature are coming to Norway. | Related article:
Published: July 7, 2026
In: Steigan (independent Norwegian online news outlet)
By: Siri Hermo

08. Experimental study on the effects of low pressure and acoustic characteristics on heart rate and acoustic comfort
Tieming Guo, Songtao Hu & Qingqing Li
Published: 09 August 2025
In: Nature – Scientific Reports

“Acoustic noise and auditory rhythms have a direct, measurable impact on the natural heartbeat. Sound waves stimulate the brainstem and autonomic nervous system, shifting heart rate, blood pressure, and heart rate variability (HRV) based on volume, tempo, and sudden unpredictability.”

07. Vindkraftanleggene produserer langt mindre energi enn de lovte | The wind power plants produce far less energy than they promised
Published: 25 April 2024
In: Steigan (independent Norwegian online news outlet)

06. Video: Såre føtter i vindkraftmiljøet | Sore feet in the wind power environment
Published: 23 April 2024
In: Independent Norwegian news outlet Steigan, on YouTube

05. The Death of a Wind Farm
Published: January 20, 2024
By: Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling
On: Substack”

04. «Skitten strøm» fra vindturbiner utelukker reindrift / “Dirty electricity²¹” from wind turbines rules out reindeer herding
Published: March 7, 2023
By: Einar Flydal
In: Steigan

03. The reality of “Going Green”
Published: June 18, 2022
In: Multerland

02. Wind turbines and windfarms
Published: January 31, 2019
Door: Alasdair Philips ²², Jean Philips
On the website of: Powerwatch, UK
This article refers a.o.t. to the following information:

—–02. 1 – The Russian Dr. Inna Stepanovna Kireeva (Инна Степановна Киреева), a Russian article ²³ published on PubMed in 2009: The location of wind-mill electric generating plants: hygienic aspects. In Russian: Гигиенические проблемы размещения современных ветровых электростанций при их проектировании

—–02.2 – The Canadian Dr. Magda Havas: “…wind turbines generate dirty electricity as the electricity is converted from DC to AC and this can get onto wires coming into people’s homes.” See also a statement by Magda Havas and David Colling, published in 2011: “Wind Turbines Make Waves: Why Some Residents Near Wind Turbines Become Ill.”

—–02.3 -The Dutch Dr. Hugo Schooneveld of the Dutch EHS foundation, measured the magnetic fields from a turbine in situ. To his surprise, at a distance of a few metres and against the steel wall of the bases only a few nanotesla AC field could be detected. At 10 metres no field could be measured at all. He came to the conclusion that the electric circuits had been well-designed, and that no EMF dangers were to be expected from the machines.”

—–-Note from Admin: This case “study” has not been published on a scientific platform, and not on Schooneveld’s website either. Therefore it is essential to conclude that this, what is written on the PDF published by Alasdair Philips is the result of just one and shallow, unscientific investigation that does not deserve the title “case study”, and therefore it is unacceptable to assume that wind turbines are safe concerning EMFs.

—-–However, the Dutch website “Kennisplatform Elektromagnetische Velden ²⁴” used this shallow unscientific “investigation” as a valid proof that wind turbines do not create electromagnetic fields. When checking again, on August 13, 2026, the webpages about wind turbines were gone. AI wrote however the old info: The Kennisplatform Elektromagnetische Velden (EMV) concludes that electrical and magnetic fields near wind turbines and their underground connecting cables do not cause negative health effects for local residents. Link: https://www.kennisplatform.nl/elektromagnetische-velden-van-windturbines/ showing this error 404 page. AI screenshot: see picture

—–-Quoted from their website: “The Dutch Kennisplatform Elektromagnetische Velden en Gezondheid (Knowledge Platform on EMF and Health) is a collaboration of governmental and scientific organizations that translates and interprets scientific research on electromagnetic fields (EMF) and health for the public, local governments, and professionals. It relies heavily on the safety standards set by the ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection), an independent [Admin: ICNIRP is NOT independent because Big Tech and Telecom linked ²⁵ and for 80% funded by the German government²⁶] international commission that evaluates scientific data and establishes science-based [Admin: ICNIRP guidelines are unscientific ²⁷, shortly, the Dutch Kennisplatform Elektromagnetische Velden provides severe disinformation] exposure limits for non-ionizing radiation.”

01. Modern Wind Turbines Generate Dangerously “Dirty” Electricity
https://www.electricalpollution.com/windturbines.html
Author: Catherine Kleiber
Waveforms and picture courtesy: David Colling

—––INFRASOUND is produced by the rotor blades of wind turbines. Alasdair Philips mentions a study: “Low frequency sound vibrations (including ultrasound ²⁸) generated by the rotors can make people feel ill”:

—–-The American Dr. Nina Pierpont (MD, PhD), a New York paediatrician, has coined the term “Wind Turbine Syndrome”, also known as vibroacoustic disease (VAD).
She has provided expert testimony before the New York State Legislature Energy Committee. She recommends that wind turbines should not be built any closer than 2,000 metres to housing.
Dr. Pierpont’s research claims that any or all of the following symptoms can occur as the result of a person living too closely to a wind turbine.
– Sleep problems: noise or physical sensations of pulsation or pressure make it hard to go to sleep and cause frequent awakening (Hanning & Evans 2012).
– Tachycardia
– Headaches which are increased in frequency or severity.
– Visual blurring
– Dizziness, unsteadiness, and nausea.
– Exhaustion, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, irritability, and depression.
– Problems with concentration and learning.
– Tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

—–– Modern Wind Turbines Generate Dangerously “Dirty” Electricity
Ripley Wind Farm in Ontario, Enercon E82 wind turbines
Published: April 28, 2009
By: Catherine Kleiber
In: Canada Free press

Footnotes (28)

1. Kinetic energy is the energy an object has because it is moving. Air rushes from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas, and this moving air is wind. This natural phenomenon creates kinetic energy.
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2. All About High-Voltage Electricity Towers: From Pylons to Grids, published: 25 April, 2025, by SiChuan XiangYue Power Line Components Co., Ltd. (X.Y. Tower) 
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3. High, medium and low voltage: do you know the difference? Iberdrola website.
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4. In medical and technical contexts related to ultrasound, BPF most commonly stands for Bronchopleural Fistula (an abnormal connection between the bronchial tree and the pleural space evaluated via chest/endobronchial ultrasound), PubMed ↩︎
5. The term “phobias” is used, but this term should be replaced by “anxieties”, since it is known from the studies of the biological effects of EMF, that electro magnetic radiation creates free radicals. These free radicals cause oxidative stress and oxidative stress causes anxiety, so it is from an unknown, because invisible and inaudible external source, of which the most of the people have not any idea about that this causes anxiety (like electromagnetic fields), while phobia is caused by seeing, hearing or sensing something where other people have made them afraid of
   
   —I am EHS, electromagnetic hyper sensitive, but was, [before I discovered my EHS by experiencing something unbelievable awful related to the mounting of the newest smart meter against the wall, outside of my apartment, in November 2017] never afraid of cellphones, celltowers, despite the stories of people who indeed experienced it. I had, I discovered later, from the very beginning of being exposed to it, the symptoms related to EMF: it started in 2003, when I moved in the Netherlands to a city where I lived just 25 meters from a celltower, and I believed it was great, because of an excellent connection—.
   
   or what is related to going to experience something unknown, or what is known but suddenly feeling differently because of an underlaying psychological imbalance and not what one fears, but what is in the disturbed mind, so, an irrational fear that rationally does not make sense, but which is very realistic and overwhelming however for the one who experiences it.
   
   Since infrasonic and ultrasonic noise waves have been hardly investigated, and since the most of those who study these phenomenons do not sense themselves what they research, they do not really understand the difference between phobia and anxiety.
   More: read about neurasthenia or anxiety disorder in the book “The Invisible Rainbow”, written by Arthur Firstenberg. Online version Internet Archive. Chelsea Green: book . Search in the book for the pages 38, 50-65, 79, 89, 106, 135, 157, 163, 179, 263-64; caused by electricity: 51,62, 64-65, 187; in radio wave sickness: 174, 177. Radio Wave Sickness is Electro Hyper Sensitivity, EHS[list with articles, research, etc., collected by Multerland].
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6. Spider phobia: Science Direct
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7. Claustrophobia: Science Direct
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8. Renewable Energy: Science Direct
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9. Though wind turbines seem to be sustainable, green and ecologically perfect: wind turbine blades are difficult and historically rare to recycle because they are built from tough composite materials—fiberglass or carbon fiber bound by thermoset resin—that do not melt or break down easily. While 85% to 94% of the rest of a turbine (tower, foundation, and gearbox) is easily recycled, old blades often went to landfills, though new chemical, thermal, and physical recycling methods are emerging. OKON recycling.
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10. Accelerometer: Science Direct
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11. Damping vibrations: Science Direct
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12. Renewable Energy Sources: Science Direct
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13. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are categories of the Neurological Disorders, caused by electromagnetic radiation. Source: Dr. Magda Havas: Review PDF, EMF-portal
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14. A study from 2013: Mobile Phone Use, Blood Lead Levels, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Symptoms (ADHD) in Children: A Longitudinal Study
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3605379/
    Published: March 21, 2013
    In: PubMed
    By: Yoon-Hwan Byun et al
    “The results showed an increased risk for ADHD symptoms in association with heavier voice call mobile phone use among children exposed to lead. Further prospective studies to repeat these findings including incident ADHD cases and to elucidate the possible biological mechanisms are needed.”
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15. Radio Wave Packet : What you need to know about wireless technology – PDF
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16. a. “E-noise” (electronic noise) refers to signals, radiation, and electromagnetic fields emitted by electronic products and instruments. It covers both acoustic and non-acoustic disturbances that can interfere with equipment performance or impact human health after long-term exposure – Science Direct
    
    b. E-noise: An increasingly relevant health risk
    Published: September 17, 2019
    By: Chun-Song Hu et al
    In: PubMed
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17. Dossier ICNIRP, started on June 2, 2019, and constantly updated, is a collection with articles, videos, reviews, and scientific investigations.
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18. Check the website of the International Commission on the Biological Effects of EMF: ICBE-EMF
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19. ICNIRP guidelines are unscientific: Study proves: current ICNIRP limits are unscientific ↩︎
20. Miljødirektoratet: Wind energy
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21.  Dirty Electricity
    Author: Samuel Milham, MD, MPH
    Washington State Department of Health
    Published: 2010, still available, because of the scientific content.
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22. Alasdair Philips: info on the website of the International Commission on the Biological Effects of EMF: ICBE-EMF
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23. Russian article: Inna Stepanovna Kireeva (Инна Степановна Киреева) 2009, PubMed
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24. Kennisplatform Elektromagnetische Velden: Dutch website
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25. Dossier ICNIRP, a collection of 87 chapters (as of 13 August 2026)with evidence that ICNIRP provides non scientific information about the safety of their EMV levels.
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26. ICNIRP’s Principal Patron: Germany
    Provided 70-80% of Its Support in Each of Last Three Years
    Published: June 25, 2020
    By: Dr. Louis Slesin
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27. Dossier ICNIRP, a collection of 87 chapters (as of 13 August 2026)with evidence that ICNIRP provides non scientific information about the safety of their EMV levels
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28. Philips writes “Low frequency sound vibrations (including ultrasound)”. Wind turbines can indeed also produce ultrasound. Source: Tethys
    
    There is a difference between infrasounds and ultrasounds: Website Audiocardio
    Infrasound is a low-frequency audible sound that is oftentimes below 20 Hz. Infrasounds can be caused by various sources, such as winds, storms, earthquakes, volcanoes, and even wind turbines. Moreover, some animals, like elephants, even communicate with one another through infrasound since low-frequency sounds travel faster than high-frequency sounds. 
    Also, studies have suggested animals can perceive infrasound before a natural disaster occurs. Animals fled coastal areas hours before the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 leading researchers to believe that it was due to infrasound.
    
    Ultrasound is a high-frequency inaudible sound that is usually above 20,000 Hz and has very short wavelengths. It’s not often that we find ultrasounds in nature unless it is created by creatures like birds, bats, and dolphins. 
    Ultrasound is typically used for medical purposes to repair damaged muscles, treat inoperable tumors, or scan a human fetus. It can also be used for industrial purposes such as helping in the process of cleaning or speeding chemical reactions. Ultrasound can be used in the process of cleaning jewelry, optical lenses, dental and surgical instruments, and some industrial parts.
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