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Land acquisition is not straightforward. For a parcel to be suitable for wind development, it must meet criteria such as proper zoning, clear titles, and adequate access pathways. For example, the distance from turbines to property lines—typically an additional 5 meters beyond the rotor diameter—is an essential safety guideline. Some small plots, especially agricultural lands, may require conversion to non-agricultural use, a process that involves legal land assessments.
Locals like Morgan, a businessman with 2 acres of land, seek to capitalize on rising land prices by selling, whereas others like Mahalingam sold parts of their land in the '90s. However, the community sometimes feels the benefits are unevenly distributed, with many residents wishing for more community-oriented development.