A new generation of wind turbines is being engineered to accelerate the uptake of this technology in providing renewable energy.  The Loopwing in a new design from Japan that does just that:

The design has a number of interesting features which will help overcome some of the issues that are raised today.

Firstly the looped design of the blades means that it is almost silent in operation.  It can generate power at much lower wind speeds and it comes packed with safety features.  This is something that I would like to have on my property.