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SHADOW CASTING [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environment
  • Wind Energy
DEF

The shadowing of a given area by wind turbines in sunlit conditions, generally considered as an environmental problem.

OBS

Wind turbines, like other tall structures, will cast a shadow on the neighbouring area when the sun is visible. If you live very close to the wind turbine, it may be annoying if the rotor blades chop the sunlight, causing a flickering (blinking) effect while the rotor is in motion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Environnement
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Ombrage d'un territoire, d'un paysage par des éoliennes, considéré comme un problème environnemental.

Key term(s)
  • projection d'ombres

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medio ambiente
  • Energía eólica
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