Case Studies on Wind Turbine Noise
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 June 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
Interests: environmental acoustics; noise mitigations; noise management; noise measurements; noise mapping; noise action plans; wind turbine noise; road traffic noise; railway noise; airport noise
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Interests: vibration and damping; green materials; room acoustics; acoustic measurements; archaeological acoustics; metamaterial acoustics; wind turbine noise; acoustic material properties; acoustic machine learning
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wind energy is a key pillar in the transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon future. However, one of its major drawbacks is the noise generated by wind turbines, which has been reported to be a significant source of annoyance and sleep disturbance for nearby communities. Although wind turbines are rapidly expanding around the world, the scientific literature contains few detailed cases that assess the actual exposure to noise from wind turbines.
To address this gap, this Special Issue aims to collect papers that provide empirical insights into the acoustic impact of wind turbines. We welcome original research articles and case studies that evaluate noise levels, their impact on human well-being, mitigation strategies, and the influence of regulatory frameworks. By consolidating evidence from different regions, this Special Issue aims to improve our understanding of wind turbine noise, promote best practice, and guide future international policy to ensure the sustainable deployment of wind energy.
We invite researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to contribute to this Special Issue by submitting their studies and findings. Your work will help shape the discourse on the acoustic impacts of wind energy and contribute to a more balanced and sustainable approach to renewable energy development.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Wind turbine noise field measurements;
- Noise propagation modelling of wind turbine noise;
- Insights into community responses and health effects of wind turbine noise;
- Case studies of regulatory compliance and policy effectiveness;
- Comparative studies of wind turbine noise in different geographical and socio-economic contexts.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Luca Fredianelli
Dr. Gino Iannace
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wind turbine noise
- annoyance
- sleep disturbance
- noise assessment
- acoustic impact
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