Large-scale energy extraction by wind turbines can impact local environments
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 87/100
Large-scale wind energy extraction creates detectable wake effects, microclimatic shifts, and environmental changes that can impact local wind climates and surrounding areas.
Evidence for · 4
Review of Mesoscale Wind-Farm Parametrizations and Their Applications
2021 · cited by 89
Paper 0 reviews mesoscale wind-farm flow effects, highlighting that large-scale wind farms generate wakes and alter local environmental conditions.
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More for · 3
Local Wind Climate within and Downwind of Large Offshore Wind Turbine Clusters
2002 · cited by 7
Paper 1 discusses local wind climate impacts both within and downwind of large offshore wind turbine clusters.
Substantially lower estimates in China's offshore wind potential using farm-scale spatial modeling and wake effects.
2026 · cited by 1
Paper 2 incorporates farm-level spatial modeling and wake loss effects, demonstrating significant aerodynamic impacts within large offshore wind deployments.
Is the development of renewable energy projects compatible with rural communities? The case of Eastern China.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 8 finds that the introduction of renewable energy projects, including wind energy, causes notable changes to the local environment, resource utilization, and landscapes.