LOCATION OF WIND POWER STATIONS FOCUSING ON VISIBILITY -A case of Tono City, Iwate-

摘要

In late years, the use of the natural energy is demanded, and wind power stations are increasing. The purpose of this study is to clarify the factor that the issue of landscape didn't occur by construction of wind power stations, in Tono City as a case. The conclusions are as follows. 1) The construction of the power station didn't consider landscape. However, some mountains that are 10km away from windmill group obstruct eyes to the windmill. 2) There are few sightseeing spots there can view windmill group. 3) When a windmill is viewed from a sightseeing spot, it is recognized as a part of the ranges.