Drove by this wind farm in northwest Indiana, and when completed one of biggest in the U.S. (750 MW). Had no idea that stretch of Indiana is prime wind power country. Virtually noiseless.

Good business overview:

http://www.powermag.com/issues/cover_stories/Top-Plants-Fowler-Ridge-Wind-Farm-Benton-County-Indiana _2303.html

A recent, generally positive overview:

http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2010/09/01/wind-turbines-can-bring-financial-windfall-issues-for-land owners/

Neighbors generally not bothered by them:

http://www.wlfi.com/dpp/living_green/benton-and-white-county-wind-farm-locals-say-theyre-not-so-bad

2008 article on Indiana's wind potential:

http://pharostribune.com/local/x488909923/Indiana-s-first-commercial-wind-farm-online

Negotiating tips for landowners:

http://timessentinel.com/local/x1048559191/Wind-farm-issues-examined

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