Objective
The purpose of this project is the participation to the IEA Wind TCP (Technological Collaboration Program) Task 39 on Quiet Wind Turbine Technology. This initiative aims at accelerating the development and deployment of quiet wind turbine technology. “Technology” refers to not only wind turbine technology but also related technologies and practices, that may facilitate deployment, in related fields including acoustics and noise regulations. The ultimate goal is to provide law-making entities with a series of guidelines in order to facilitate the specification of new wind turbine noise regulations and standards. The Task is divided in 4 main technical work packages dealing with wind turbine noise sources, noise propagation, assessment of noise effects, and characterization of non-noise influence on noise perception.
Expected outcome
The project will result in a series of guidelines according to the different sub-tasks that will pave the way for future wind turbine noise regulations and certification standards.
Partners and funding
Five countries are officially participating to the Task 39 (Denmark, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden). In Denmark, DTU and FORCE Technology activities are supported by the Danish Energy Agency, as part of the EUDP program.