Knowledge Base

The Knowledge Base provides access to documents and information about the environmental effects of wind energy, supporting the WREN initiative. Relevant documents from around the world are compiled into a user-friendly table that displays all content available in Tethys. Results can be narrowed using the keyword filters on the right, or with search terms entered in the text box. Content may also be sorted alphabetically by clicking on column headers. Some entries will appear on the next page.

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Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
When tourists meet transmission lines: The effects of electric transmission lines on tourism in Iceland Stefánsson, P., Sæþórsdóttir, A., Hall, C. Journal Article Wind Energy Visual Impacts, Recreation & Tourism, Human Dimensions
The Muillean Gaoithe and the Melin Wynt: Cultural sustainability and community owned wind energy schemes in Gaelic and Welsh speaking communities in the United Kingdom Haf, S., Parkhill, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Procedural justice in Canadian wind energy development: A comparison of community-based and technocratic siting processes Walker, C., Baxter, J. Journal Article Wind Energy Stakeholder Engagement, Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Spoiled darkness? Sense of place and annoyance over obstruction lights from the world’s largest wind turbine test centre in Denmark Rudolph, D., Kirkegaard, J., Lyhne, I. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Lighting Visual Impacts, Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
The influence of high-voltage power lines on the feelings evoked by different Swiss surroundings Lienert, P., Sütterlin, B., Siegrist, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Visual Impacts, Human Dimensions
Stakeholder empowerment through participatory planning practices: The case of electricity transmission lines in France and Norway Späth, L., Scolobig, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Stakeholder Engagement, Human Dimensions
Marine wind energy and the North Sea Offshore Grid Initiative: A Multi-Level Perspective on a stalled technology transition? Flynn, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Public views on renewable energy in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States: Distinct attitudes, exposure, and other key predictors of wind energy Olson-Hazboun, S., Krannich, R., Robertson, P. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Biodiversity and wind energy in Kenya: Revealing landscape and wind turbine perceptions in the world’s wildlife capital Nordman, E., Mutinda, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Visual Impacts, Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Media and policy in a complex adaptive system: Insights from wind energy legislation in the United States Smith, H., Smith, J., Silka, L. Journal Article Wind Energy Social & Economic Data, Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Community perceptions of renewable energies in Portugal: Impacts on environment, landscape and local development Delicado, A., Figueiredo, E., Silva, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Beauty in motion: Expectations, attitudes, and values of wind energy development in the rural U.S Fergen, J., Jacquet, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Does more wind energy influence the choice of location for wind power development? Assessing the cumulative effects of daily wind turbine encounters in Denmark Ladenburg, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Offshore Wind, Land-Based Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Offshore wind farms in Southern Europe – Determining tourist preference and social acceptance Westerberg, V., Jacobsen, J., Lifran, R. Journal Article Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Visual Impacts, Recreation & Tourism, Human Dimensions
A comparative assessment of proposed offshore wind power demonstration projects in the United States Bates, A., Firestone, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Wind energy in the city: An interurban comparison of social acceptance of wind energy projects Khorsand, I., Kormos, C., MacDonald, E. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Determining the local acceptance of wind energy projects in Switzerland: The importance of general attitudes and project characteristics Walter, G. Journal Article Wind Energy Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
A Review of the Application of Lifecycle Analysis to Renewable Energy Systems Lund, C., Biswas, W. Journal Article Wind Energy, Wave, Tidal, Riverine, Marine Energy Life Cycle Assessment, Human Dimensions
Life Cycle Assessment of Dernah (Libya) wind farm Al-Behadili, S., El-Osta, W. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Life Cycle Assessment, Human Dimensions
Numerical simulation of spudcan-soil interaction using an improved smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method Wu, H., Njock, P., Chen, J. Journal Article Wind Energy Physical Environment
Seabed morphodynamics due to offshore wind farms van der Veen, H., Hulscher, S., Lapeña, B. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Uncertainty analysis of soil-pile interactions of monopile offshore wind turbine support structures Yeter, B., Garbatov, Y., Soares, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Physical Environment
Natural variability of turbulence and stratification in a tidal shelf sea and the possible impact of offshore wind farms Schultze, V. Thesis Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Water Quality
Environmental-Social Benefits/Impacts of Wind Power Kondili, E., Kaldellis, J. Book Chapter Wind Energy
Collision, Displacement and Barrier Effect Concept Note Humphreys, E., Cook, S., Burton, N. Report Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Displacement, Collision, Avoidance, Attraction Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Birds
Environmental Sensitivity Modeling and Site Characterization Guttenplan, K., Koopman, M., Belin, D. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Offshore Wind
The Rhode Island Ocean Special Area Management Plan 2008-2015: From Inception through Implementation Smythe, T., Andrescavage, N., Fox, C. Report Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Microclimate effects of wind farms on local crop yields Kaffine, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Effects of wind farms on near-surface wind speed Xin, Z., Ruiping, Y., Xu, R. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Changes in Flow
Meteorological and Hydrological Effect of Wind Farm in Arid Areas Yin, R., Zhang, X., Xu, R. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Integration of marine research results into a maritime spatial plan for Lithuania Mileriene, R., Blažauskas, N., Gulbinskas, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Building the Blue Economy: The Role of Marine Spatial Planning in Facilitating Offshore Renewable Energy Development Young, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Who cares? European attitudes towards marine and coastal environments Potts, T., Pita, C., O'Higgins, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Tilting at Offshore Windmills: Regulating Wind Farm Development Within the Renewable Energy Zone Scott, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Social licence in the marine sector: A review of understanding and application Kelly, R., Pecl, G., Fleming, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Stakeholder Engagement, Human Dimensions
Marine bird colony and at-sea distributions along the Oregon coast: Implications for marine spatial planning and information gap analysis Suryan, R., Phillips, E., So, K. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Birds
Renewable Energy and Marine Spatial Planning: Scientific and Legal Implications Kannen, A., Kremer, H., Gee, K. Book Wind Energy, Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Bat Impact Minimization Technology: An Improved Bat Deterrent for the Full Rotor Swept Area of Any Wind Turbine Cooper, D., Green, T., Miller, M. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Noise Bats
Performance and life cycle assessment of a small scale vertical axis wind turbine Kouloumpis, V., Soboloewski, R., Yan, X. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
An integrated risk-based assessment of the North Sea to guide ecosystem-based management Piet, G., Culhane, F., Jongbloed, R. Journal Article Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
OSPAR request to advise on the current state and knowledge of studies into the deployment and environmental impacts of wet renewable technologies and marine energy storage systems Report Wind Energy, Offshore Wind, Marine Energy
A comparative life-cycle analysis of tall onshore steel wind-turbine towers Stavridou, N., Koltsakis, E., Baniotopoulos, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Life Cycle Assessment of a multi-use offshore platform: Combining wind and wave energy production Elginoz, N., Bas, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Renewability of wind power in China: A case study of nonrenewable energy cost and greenhouse gas emission by a plant in Guangxi Chen, G., Yang, Q., Zhao, Y. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions
Life cycle analysis of 4.5 MW and 250 W wind turbines Tremeac, B., Meunier, F. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Life cycle assessment of wind power: comprehensive results from a state-of-the-art approach Garrett, P., Ronde, K. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Birth to death analysis of the energy payback ratio and CO2 gas emission rates from coal, fission, wind, and DT-fusion electrical power plants White, S., Kucinski, G. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Potential Benefits of Vessel Slowdowns on Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales Joy, R., Tollit, D., Wood, J. Journal Article Noise Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Development of cumulative impact assessment guidelines for offshore wind farms and evaluation of use in project making Durning, B., Broderick, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Offshore Wind Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Bird and Bat Conservation Strategy Deuel Harvest North Wind Farm Deuel County, South Dakota Simon, S., Welch-Acosta, B. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance Birds, Bats

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