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
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
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
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
Environmental-Social Benefits/Impacts of Wind Power Kondili, E., Kaldellis, J. Book Chapter Wind Energy
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
Predicting migration routes for three species of migratory bats using species distribution models Wieringa, J., Carstens, B., Gibbs, H. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Map-like use of Earth’s magnetic field in sharks Keller, B., Putnam, N., Grubbs, R. Journal Article EMF Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish
Engaging the Fishing Industry in Marine Environmental Survey and Monitoring Pasco, G., James, B., Burke, L. Report Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Stakeholder Engagement
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
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
Efficacy of different types of "bird flight diverter" in reducing bird mortality due to collision with transmission power lines Ferrer, M., Morandini, V., Baumbusch, R. Journal Article Collision Birds
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
Applying Value Sensitive Design (VSD) to Wind Turbines and Wind Parks: An Exploration Oosterlaken, I. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Social equity and benefits as the nexus of a transformative Blue Economy: A sectoral review of implications Cisneros-Montemayor, A., Moreno-Baez, M., Voyer, M. Journal Article Human Dimensions, Environmental Justice
The Rise of Community Energy from Grassroots to Mainstream: The Role of Law and Policy Savaresi, A. Journal Article Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
The Environmental Legal Framework for the Development of Blue Energy in Europe Pérez, E. Book Chapter Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Intergenerational Justice: Promotion of Renewables and the Water Protection Objective Gudas, K., Weber, S. Book Chapter Human Dimensions, Climate Change, Environmental Justice
Intersectionality and energy transitions: A review of gender, social equity and low-carbon energy Johnson, O., Han, J., Knight, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Justice
Renewable energy: A gender perspective IRENA Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Justice, Social & Economic Data
The Role of Women in Sustainable Energy Development Cecelski, E. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Justice, Social & Economic Data
Potential Benefits of Vessel Slowdowns on Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales Joy, R., Tollit, D., Wood, J. Journal Article Noise Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
The UN's new sustainable development agenda and renewable energy: the challenge to reach SDG7 while achieving energy justice Calzadilla, P., Mauger, R. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Justice
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
Assess risk of individual turbines to Golden Eagles Miller, T. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Raptors, Birds
Cumulative impact assessments can show the benefits of integrating land-based management with marine spatial planning Loiseau, C., Thiault, L., Devillers, R. Journal Article Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Marine Spatial Planning
Effects of wind turbine noise on the surrounding soundscape in the context of greater-prairie chicken courtship vocalizations Whalen, C., Brown, M., McGee, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise Ground-Nesting Birds, Birds
The Iowa Atmospheric Observatory: Revealing the Unique Boundary Layer Characteristics of a Wind Farm Takle, E., Rajewski, D., Purdy, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Effect of wind turbines on bird abundance: A national scale analysis based on fixed effects models Miao, R., Ghosh, P., Khanna, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds
Effect of anthropogenic light on bird movement, habitat selection, and distribution: A systematic map protocol Adams, C., Blumenthal, A., Fernández-Juricic, E. Journal Article Lighting Birds
Changes in bird species composition after a wind farm installation: A case study in South America Justo Falavigna, T., Pereira, D., Lara Rippel, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Wind turbines in high quality habitat cause disproportionate increases in collision mortality of the white-tailed eagle Heuck, C., Herrmann, C., Levers, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Raptors, Birds
Underwater Noise Monitoring with Real-Time and Low-Cost Systems, (The CORMA Experience) Diviacco, P. Journal Article Noise
INFOMAR data supports offshore energy development and marine spatial planning in the Irish offshore via the EMODnet Geology portal Guinan, J., McKeon, C., O'Keeffe, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Comparison of Life Cycle Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Embodied Energy in Four Renewable Electricity Generation Technologies in New Zealand Rule, B., Worth, Z., Boyle, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Environmental impacts of micro-wind turbines and their potential to contribute to UK climate change targets Greening, B., Azapagic, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment

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