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, including targeted searches (e.g., org:DOE, author:copping). 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
Identifying migrant waterfowl and waterbird stopovers to inform wind energy development siting within Saginaw Bay Monfils, M.; Gehring, J. Report Wind Energy Collision, Displacement Birds, Waterfowl, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Three Acoustic Monitoring Techniques for Landscape Level Bat Population Monitoring Whitby, M. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats
Public acceptance of offshore wind power: does perceived fairness of process matter? Firestone, J.; Kempton, W.; Lilley, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
The avian and wildlife costs of fossil fuels and nuclear power Sovacool, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement, Collision Birds, Bats
Assessment of bat and avian mortality at a pilot wind turbine at Coega, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Doty, A.; Martin, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats, Birds
Bird and Bat Collision Risks & Wind Energy Facilities Willmott, J.; Allison Costello, E.; Gordon, C.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Collision, Displacement Bats, Birds
Special framework for the spatial planning & the sustainable development of renewable energy sources Baltas, A.; Dervos, A. Journal Article Wind Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Regional Analysis of Wind Turbine-caused Bat and Bird Fatality: Final Report Drake, D.; Schumacher, S.; Sponsler, M. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Bats
The economics of visual disamenity reductions of offshore wind farms—Review and suggestions from an emerging field Ladenburg, J.; Lutzeyer, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Visual Impacts, Human Dimensions
Bat Fatalities at Wind Farms in North-Eastern Greece Georgiakakis, P.; Kret, E.; Carcamo, B.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Attraction Bats
Fly-and-Forage Strategy in the Bat Pipistrellus nathusii During Autumn Migration Suba, J.; Petersons, G.; Rydell, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats
Factors Influencing Bat Activity and Mortality at a Wind Farm in the Mediterranean Region Amorim, F.; Rebelo, H.; Rodrigues, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Wind Energy Myths European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) Presentation Wind Energy Human Dimensions
Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Searchlight Wind Energy Project US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Bat fatalities at two wind farms in Tasmania, Australia: bat characteristics, and spatial and temporal patterns Hull, C.; Cawthen, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Attraction, Collision, Habitat Change Bats
A retrospective tiered Environmental Assessment of the Mount Storm Wind Energy Facility, West Virginia, USA Efroymson, R.; Day, R.; Strickland, M. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats, Birds, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Bat Mortalities at a Wind Energy Facility in North Dakota Bicknell, L.; Gilliam, E. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Collision Bats
An Update on the Status of Red Bats, Lasiurus blossevillii and Lasiurus borealis, in British Columbia Nagorsen, D.; Paterson, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats
Bat Mortality at a Wind Power Facility in Central Canada Jameson, J.; Willis, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Avian and Bat Protection Plan Including Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies and an Eagle Conservation Plan: New Era Wind Project Westwood Professional Services Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Bats, Birds
Searchlight Wind Energy Project Bird and Bat Conservation Strategy Tetra Tech Inc. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Bats, Birds, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
East Anglia ONE Offshore Windfarm: Environmental Statement Environmental Resource Management Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Birds, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Wind development and wildlife mitigation in Wyoming: a primer Jakle, A. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Collision Bats, Birds, Ground-Nesting Birds, Passerines, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Evidence of Late-Summer Mating Readiness and Early Sexual Maturation in Migratory Tree-Roosting Bats Found Dead at Wind Turbines Cryan, P.; Jameson, J.; Baerwald, E.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Guidelines for Reducing Impacts to Wildlife from Wind Energy Development in Arizona Arizona Game and Fish Department Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change Bats, Birds
Assessing the Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Wind Power: A Review of Present Knowledge and Research Needs Arvesen, A.; Hertwich, E. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Assessment
Attitudes, threshold levels and cumulative effects of the daily wind-turbine encounters Ladenburg, J.; Dahlgaard, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Hornsea Project 2 Environmental Impact Assessment SMart Wind Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Bats, Birds, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Reptiles, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Bat Mortality at a Wind-Energy Facility in Southeastern Wisconsin Grodsky, S.; Jennelle, C.; Drake, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Do you hear what I hear? Implications of detector selection for acoustic monitoring of bats Adams, A.; Jantzen, M.; Hamilton, R.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise Bats
The Turning Point for Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy: Time for Action to Create Jobs, Reduce Pollution, Protect Wildlife, and Secure America's Energy Future Bowes, C.; Allegro, J. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
The Catchment Area of Wind Farms for European Bats: A Plea for International Regulations Voigt, C.; Popa-Lisseanu, A.; Niermann, I.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Hermosa West Wind Energy Project: Draft Environmental Impact Statement Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Hermosa West Wind Energy Project Draft EIS - Appendix F: Bat Acoustical Studies Taylor, K.; Solick, D.; Bay, K. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Bats
Developing Environmental Protocols and Modeling Tools to Support Ocean Renewable Energy and Stewardship McCann, J. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Offshore Wind Capital Cost Estimation in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - A Reference Class Approach Kaiser, M.; Snyder, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Large-Scale Wind Deployment, Social Acceptance Horbaty, R.; Huber, S.; Ellis, G. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
Maine Deepwater Offshore Wind Report University of Maine; Rockefeller Brothers Fund Report Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Identification of Outer Continental Shelf Renewable Energy Space-Use Conflicts and Analysis of Potential Mitigation Measures Conway, F.; Hall-Arber, M.; Harte, M.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Wind power—An assault on local landscapes or an opportunity for modernization? Rygg, B. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions
Conceptualizing the acceptance of wind and solar electricity Sovacool, B.; Ratan, P. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
Undesired reinforcement of harmful ‘self-evident truths’ concerning the implementation of wind power Wolsink, M. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Block Island Wind Farm and Block Island Transmission System Environmental Report/Construction and Operations Plan Tetra Tech Inc. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Baseline investigations of bats and birds at wind turbine test Centre Asterild Therkildsen, O.; Elmeros, M.; Kahlert, J.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement, Collision, Avoidance, Attraction Birds, Bats
Monitoring and Mitigation Alternatives for Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales during Offshore Wind Farm Installation Carlson, T.; Halvorsen, M.; Matzner, S.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Noise Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions, Navigation
A Habitat-Based Wind-Wildlife Collision Model with Application to the Upper Great Plains Region Forcey, G. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Avoidance, Attraction Birds, Bats
Scavenger removal: Bird and bat carcass persistence in a tropical wind farm Villegas-Patraca, R.; Macias-Sanchez, S.; Macgregor-Fors, I.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Bats
The Effect of Wind Power on Birds and Bats - A Synthesis Rydell, J.; Engstrom, H.; Hedenstrom, A.; et al. Report Wind Energy Attraction, Avoidance, Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change Bats, Birds
Moray East Environmental Statement Moray Offshore Wind Farm (East) Limited Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Experimental Evidence for the Effect of Small Wind Turbine Proximity and Operation on Bird and Bat Activity Miderman, J.; Pendlebury, C.; Pearce-Higgins, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats, Birds

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