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The consortium consists of Adam Mickiewicz University (UAM), SINTEF, the AGH University of Science (AGH), Central Mining Institute (GIG) Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine (IMP), Institute of Environmental Protection – National Research Institute, (IOŚ), Polish Wind Energy Association (PSEW) and Akustix, Ltd. (AX). This group is well balanced regarding different approach to noise issues. What is common for all participants is their involvement in applied research. We have research institutions with wide knowledge in noise annoyance research (among them the WHO experts), in noise measurements and noise prediction in the environment (UAM, AGH, GIG). The IMP is well recognized in studying the noise effect on people, in particular in noise annoyance assessment in the field. The project outcome is relevant both for wind turbines trustees (simple and unambiguous criteria for projection, assessment and control of new farms) and local societies. The interest of the first one is represented in our project by PSEW. PSEW will help in identifying the representative wind turbines’ farm for the noise annoyance assessment and recordings. The practical noise recommendation for the local societies are controlled by the IOŚ. The IOŚ is responsible for noise legislation in Poland. The largest experience in noise measurements belongs to AX. The AGH and GIG are the experts in low-frequency noise measurements. From SINTEF we will expect recordings of wind turbines (they exists in Norway) which are planned to be installed in Poland in a near future. The noise annoyance of these samples recorded in Norway will be also assessed in Poland. The two main partner institutions - SINTEF (Norwegian partner) and UAM (project’s leader) have a proven record of cooperation. They were both partners in the EU-funded project SILENCE investigating noise impact from transportation noise sources.