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Cape Wind Threats: View

Occupying 25 square miles, an area the size of Manhatthan, the Cape Wind project would be highly visible both day and night from Cape Cod and from the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. The plant would dramatically alter the natural landscape and negatively impact several historic landmarks. From Popponessett in Mashpee, the wind plant would be just 4.8 miles offshore and from Hyannis, over 40% of the natural horizon would be marred by the presence of turbines.

The project would consist of 130 turbines, each 440’ high with an above-water profile taller than the Statue of Liberty (305’) and the Cape Cod Canal bridges (275’). Each massive turbine blade will be 182 feet long with a total diameter of 364’ (rotating football field). The turbines would be connected to an electrical service platform by more than 66 miles of cable. The electrical service platform, equipped with a helicopter landing pad, holds 40,000 gallons of transformer oil and 1000 gallons of diesel fuel.

The complex, complete with flashing red and amber lights, would be marked with foghorns. The visual simulations below, illustrating what the project may look like from various locations, were commissioned by Cape Wind.

Simulated view from Craigville Beach

Simulated view from Hyannis Port

For more information about exactly how the Cape Wind project would negatively impact treasured and historic vistas, read the reports below commissioned by Cape Wind as part of the MMS federal review process.

Complete Visual Simulations

Seascape and Shoreline Visibility Assessment