CHRONICLE: Has the wind power developer on Haramsøya grossly neglected? This is the opinion of the resource group that says no to local development of wind turbines. The development may interfere with radar signals used in air traffic.
(Picture drawn by Inger K. Giskeødegård.)
Radar signals can be disturbed when eight wind turbines are built on Haramsøya in Ålesund municipality. The rotor blades from each turbine will cover 2 large football pitches in the air and will therefore be able to send signals such as «ping pong balls». No impact assessments have been made of the problem. Disturbed signal was a likely contributor. . .
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