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3.11.2 Telecommunications Wind turbines can cause interference to local TV and Radio reception either by obstruction or by reflection. Viewers situated forward of the wind farm (aerial point through the turbines) may have their signals periodically obstructed by the rotating blades causing a scattering of the signal. Viewers to the side may experience periodic reflection from the blade, giving rise to a delayed image. Microwave links can be affected by reflection, blocking and radio frequency interference. Generally a clear distance of 200m between the boresite of the microwave link and a turbine is set to avoid any interference. There are two transmitters, 22m and 13.8m tall, 2.3km Southeast of the proposed turbine location on Sergeant Law Road, operated by 3 and T-Mobile respectively. There is a 15m telecommunications mast operated by Orange located approximately 2.8km Northwest of the proposed turbine location by the electricity substation off the B775. There is a 40.5m telecommunications mast operated by Vodafone at Sargent Law and six other masts identified on OS Maps approximately 3km away. Spectrum Licensing, formally known as The Office of Communications (Ofcom), is responsible for the licensing of two-way radio transmitters and holds a register and database of most microwave links. The GIS database map was studied on 21 th October 2011 regarding the proposed turbine location to establish the links that could be affected in the area. Link details were then requested from the affected operators, and once the position of these links are known they will be checked against the turbine position. The BBC is responsible for terrestrial television transmission for domestic reception within the UK. The BBC was consulted on the 11 th October 2011 regarding the potential effects the proposed wind turbine may have on television reception. Their response states that a turbine erected in the proposed position is likely to affect 0 homes for which there is no alternative off-air service and 1159 homes for which there may be an alternative off-air service. The transmitters likely to be affected are Black Hill CH5, Darvel, Darvel CH5, Black Hill and Uplawmoor. The BBC’s response takes no account of the size of the proposed turbine which is significantly smaller than operational turbines found in wind farms generally. The proposed turbine, because of its size, is also likely to pose fewer potential effects on television reception than larger turbines. Blades are also made from modern materials such as fibre glass reinforced polyester (GFRP) and consequently present fewer issues. The extent of interference will only become apparent once the wind turbine is operational. The turbine blades may affect analogue signals considerably more than digital signals. Stage 2 of the digital switch over in this area has already been completed eliminating the concern of interference to analogue signals. In conclusion interference levels are predicted to be low. 3.12 Cumulative Impact 3.12.1 Regional RenewableUK maintain records of wind farms which are operational, under construction, consented or in planning. These are outlined below; Waterman Group, Renewable Energy, 2/4 Canning Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 8ER T:0131 221 7020 23 K:\Projects\CIV12920_ILI Windfarms_Batch 7\CIV12920_XXX_Hartfield Farm\Documents\Reports\CIV12920_1202xx_Hartfield_<strong>Supporting</strong> Turbine Assessment_225kW.docx
Table 4: Operational Wind Farms NAME & REGION ARDROSSAN EXTENSION, NORTH AYRSHIRE ARDROSSAN, NORTH AYRSHIRE WARDLAW WOOD, DALRY COMMUNITY WINDFARM, NORTH AYRSHIRE HARE HILL, EAST AYRSHIRE WHITELEE, EAGLESHAM MOOR EAST RENFREWSH IRE, EAST AYRSHIRE DATE OPERATIONAL NOS. OF TURBINES TURBINE DETAILS PROJECT HUB HEIGHT (M) ROTOR DIAMETER (M) CAPACITY (MW) GRID REF DEVELOPER OCTOBER 2008 2 60 80 6 NS 236 471 INFINIS/ FEBRUARY 2004 TERRA FERMA 12 80 24 NS 227 443 INFINIS/ TERRA FERMA JUNE 2006 6 60 90 18 NS 290497 COMMUNITY WINDPOWER NOVEMBER 2000 20 40 60 Waterman Group, Renewable Energy, 2/4 Canning Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 8ER T:0131 221 7020 24 K:\Projects\CIV12920_ILI Windfarms_Batch 7\CIV12920_XXX_Hartfield Farm\Documents\Reports\CIV12920_1202xx_Hartfield_<strong>Supporting</strong> Turbine Assessment_225kW.docx 47 40 13 NS 658084 SCOTTISH POWER MAY 2009 140 100 101 322 NS 600460 SCOTTISH POWER Table 5: Wind Farms Under Construction NAME & REGION MILLOUR HILL, (NORTH AYRSHIRE) WHITELEE PHASE 2 EXTENSION, EAST AYRSHIRE WHITELEE PHASE 1 EXTENSION EAST RENFREWSHIR E DATE LISTED JANUARY 2011 DECEMBER 2010 DECEMBER 2010 NOS. OF TURBINES PROJECT CAPACITY (MW) GRID REF DEVELOPER 6 18 NS 257 527 COMMUNITY WINDPOWER 39 109 NS 600 460 SCOTTISH POWER 36 108 NS 599 460 SCOTTISH POWER
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Page 9 and 10: 1.3 The Applicant Intelligent Land
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