Combining remote sensing technologies makes wind turbine impacts easier to study
Combining multiple sensors when surveying wildlife can improve data quality.
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Ultrasonic deterrents have limited effects on reducing bat fatalities at wind facilities
New research suggests limited effectiveness of ultrasonic deterrents for bats at wind facilities
How does bat activity change at wind turbines across years in the offshore Atlantic Ocean?
Variation in bat activity from year to year and within years could influence collision risk from offshore wind turbines.
Review of bat fatality studies at wind farms shows curtailment is an effective approach to reducing mortality
Meta-analysis across eight wind facilities shows curtailment to be an effective approach for reducing bat collisions
How to study the effects of offshore wind energy on birds and bats in the Eastern United States
Research identifies the most important topics to improve understanding of offshore wind's impacts on birds and bats
Do painted wind turbine blades reduce bird fatalities?
Painting wind turbine blades in a different color has shown promising results for reducing bird fatalities.
Permitting Updates for Incidental Take of Eagles and their Nests in 2024
A summary of the new 2024 federal regulations for permitting incidental take of bald and golden eagles
Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies (BBCS) for Wind Energy Projects
How bird and bat conservation strategies are used in wind energy projects
Biological assessments to facilitate wildlife permitting for energy projects
When and why a biological assessment is needed when permitting an energy project
Post-construction Offshore Wind Bird and Bat Research Using Acoustic and Thermographic Offshore Monitoring (ATOM)
Offshore wind bird and bat post-construction monitoring with Acoustic and Thermographic Offshore Monitoring (ATOM)
ThermalTracker-3D: offshore bird and bat monitoring
ThermalTracker-3D uses thermal and visible-light cameras and image recognition software for bird and bat activity monitoring offshore.
Northern long-eared bat now listed as endangered
On March 31, 2023, the northern long-eared bat became listed as an endangered species, primarily due to population declines from white-nose syndrome.
Reducing Bat Mortality at Wind Farms with the Turbine Integrated Mortality Reduction (TIMR) Smart Curtailment Technology
Smart curtailment technology reduces bat mortality by shutting down turbines when bats are present and wind speeds are moderate
Floating offshore wind: challenges for marine wildlife
Floating offshore wind turbines promise the ability to develop wind capacity in deep water, but what challenges will wildlife face?
