The wind park will be sited o­n Horseshoe Shoal off the coast of Cape Cod. Hyannis will be over five miles away—and most of the Cape beaches will be further away. The slender supporting towers will be painted to blend in with the horizon, making them visible one half-inch above the horizon o­n clear days. Click here for a computer simulation of the view from points around Cape Cod and the Islands.

Horseshoe Shoal in Nantucket Sound is an ideal site for a wind park. The Shoal has strong, consistent winds; is located in protected shallow water; has close proximity to landfall and electrical interconnections; and is out of way of shipping lanes and commercial boating traffic.

Unlike previous generations of wind turbines, Cape Wind’s turbines are very quiet close up; from the land they will not be audible at all. The turbines and generators have no effect o­n TV, radio or cell phone reception. And although the turbines will be lit—for aviation and boating safety—these lights are o­nly visible for a few miles. The top of the towers will have safety lights: white marker lights during the day and red “up lighting” at night. Smaller lights at the bottom will alert boaters to the towers’ presence at night and during times of poor visibility.

Cape Wind realizes that the pristine environment and uninterrupted views are central to the spirit of the Cape. As such, we are taking steps to minimize the impact o­n our surroundings. This project will mark a great leap forward for the Cape and position it as a leader in clean, renewable energy technology.