As the sun passes behind the
spinning blades of a wind
turbine it creates a strobe-like
flash called shadow flicker.
To experience a simulation, head
Into the
Worst of it.
By Tyson Bird & Mara Corbett
Photo: Gary Steinich experienced shadow flicker in Randolph, Wisconsin. | Arturo Fernandez
Shadow Flicker Simulation
Upload a photo inside your house to see the flicker or select a preloaded image.
Note: Shadow flicker intensity can vary. This is just one of the affects some attribute to living near an industrial wind farm. Preloaded image from iStock by Getty Images. The timing for this simulation is based on actual footage recorded by Rod and Sandy Kok.
“The noise is unbearable. The flicker is worse yet.”
Gary Steinich
“It’s like the whole house is moving.”
DARREL CAPPELLE
“How long could you stand that without becoming upset?”
CARY SHINELDECKER