The view of wind turbines has only a minimal impact on the value of properties. Houses from which residents can see one or more wind turbines were sold for only 1.12 percent less than those with a clear view. However, two factors must be taken into account: the number of wind turbines and the proximity to the house. If residents have a view of more than 20 wind turbines, the property value falls by 2.48 percent. If the wind turbines are less than 8 kilometers away from the house, the property value can even fall by up to eight percent.
The US study not only looked at the proximity, but also the visibility of the wind turbines. The researchers looked at over 300 million house sales in the USA and also found that the loss in value of properties with a view of a wind turbine diminishes after around three years. According to the authors of the study, "the impact of wind turbines on house prices is less than generally feared".
"Our research offers an answer to some typical arguments of wind power opponents, the classic 'renewables yes, but not on my doorstep' problem, which is a hot topic not only in the US, but also in Europe and Germany," explains Leonie Wenz, co-author and researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, which was involved in the study. The full study can be read in English at pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2309372121.
Sources: pik-potsdam.de/pnas.org/idw-online.de/handelsblatt.com
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