How big will they look from the shore?
It obviously depends on how close the turbines are to the shore, and on weather conditions. Most offshore wind farms are barely visible from shore. But visibility may even be a benefit as many communities with offshore wind proposals near them are now planning tourism around the expected desire of people to see and visit the farms.
Click here to see a photo montage of exactly what an offshore wind farm will look like. The turbines in this photo are 5km from shore, and they do not impinge greatly on the horizon.
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