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Land-Based Wind

Wind Turbine on farmland
Capturing energy from onshore wind.

Land-based wind energy technologies harness kinetic energy from the wind to generate electricity. While wind energy is very abundant in many parts of the world, wind resource development may compete with other land uses and have the potential to negatively impact birds and bats, terrestrial mammals, and the physical environment overall.

The greatest environmental concern with land-based wind is collision risk for birds and bats. The construction and maintenance process can alter the physical environment by destroying or fragmenting key habitats. There are also concerns about noise and visual impacts to both the environment and people. Effects of transmission lines are also a consideration as they produce an electromagnetic field that may be harmful to some organisms. Additionally, changes in flow may also be a concern, with large wind farms potentially causing large-scale atmospheric changes.

Marine and Wind Energy Environmental Documents

Tethys is a knowledge hub that contains documents on the environmental effects of wind and marine energy. The table below contains all of the documents in the Tethys Knowledge Base associated with Land-Based Wind.

Total: 2236

Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems: Wind Energy Factsheet Center for Sustainable Systems Summary Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind
Increasing the cut-in wind speeds of wind turbines can contribute to more effective species protection Becker, M., Spatz, T., Rösner, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds
Mapping the Way Forward: Spatial Data Inventory and Insights for Marine Planning Carlton, J., Wilson, R., Wylie, M. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Reconciling wind energy development with bird conservation: A comparative study of flight behaviour in raptors to understand and mitigate wind turbine collision risk Schaub, T. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Raptors
Wind farms increase land surface temperature and reduce vegetation productivity in the Inner Mongolia Plateau Liu, L., Liu, P., Yu, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Physical Environment
Planning and Licensing of Onshore Wind Power Projects (Planlegging og konsesjonsbehandling av vindkraftanlegg på land) Ministry of Energy, Norway Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Stakeholder Engagement
A decade of curtailment studies demonstrates a consistent and effective strategy to reduce bat fatalities at wind turbines in North America Whitby, M., O'Mara, M., Hein, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Estimating collision risk for whitetailed eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla) in onshore wind power environments: Application of spatial modelling frameworks and predictive mapping Halgunset, G. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Raptors
Assessing the engineering, environmental and economic aspects of repowering onshore wind energy Ahmed, F., Foley, A., Dowds, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Wind of change: Wind power establishments correlate with changes in moose harvests in central Sweden and Norway Berg, E. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement Terrestrial Mammals
Flight behaviour of Red Kites within their breeding area in relation to local weather variables: Conclusions with regard to wind turbine collision mitigation Aschwanden, J., Stark, H., Liechti, F. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats, Birds
Effects of Wind Farm Construction on Soil Nutrients and Vegetation: A Case Study of Linxiang Wind Farm in Hunan Province Li, L., Ma, W., Duan, X. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Physical Environment
Raptors and Land-Based Wind Energy in the United States ECO Wind, Dempsey, L., Watson, K. Summary Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Raptors
Potential for spatial coexistence of a transboundary migratory species and wind energy development Huang, T-K., Feng, X., Derbridge, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Efficacy of non‐lead ammunition distribution programs to offset fatalities of golden eagles in southeast Wyoming Slabe, V., Crandall, R., Katzner, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Raptors
Context-dependent effects of wind turbines on bats in rural landscapes Sotillo, A., Le Viol, I., Barre, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Collision Bats
Fortsetzungsstudie Probabilistik - Das Raumnutzungs-Kollisionsrisikomodell (RKR-Modell) Mercker, M., Raab, R., Liesenjohann, T. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Raptors
Trade-offs of wind power production: A study on the environmental implications of raw materials mining in the life cycle of wind turbines Morozovska, K., Bragone, F., Svensson, A.X. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment, Social & Economic Data
Climate and air quality benefits of wind and solar generation in the United States from 2019 to 2022 Millstein, D., O'Shaughnessy, E., Wiser, R. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions
Global Review on Environmental Impacts of Onshore Wind Energy and Their Implications for Forest Ecosystems Sander, L., Jung, C., Schindler, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change, Noise Bats, Birds, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Global Review on Environmental Impacts of Onshore Wind Energy in the Field of Tension between Human Societies and Natural Systems Sander, L., Jung, C., Schindler, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Habitat Change, Noise Bats, Birds, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Environmental impact of wind farms from a biodiversity perspective: A comparative study of terrestrial and marine wind farms Kończak, K. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Habitat Change Bats, Birds, Marine Mammals
Wirksamkeit des AVES WIND ONSHORE Antikollisionssystems zum Schutz des Rotmilans (Milvus milvus) AVES WIND ONSHORE Antikollisionssystem zum Schutz des Rotmilans (Milvus milvus) Artenschutzfachliche Bewertung Gross, M., Stieg, J., Hinsch, H. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Raptors
Detection and validation of common noctule bats (Nyctalus noctula) with a pulse radar and acoustic monitoring in the proximity of an onshore wind turbine Krapivnitckaia, P. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats
Trends in greater sage-grouse lek counts relative to existing wind energy development in Wyoming Smith, K., LeBeau, C., Hoskovec, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement Birds, Ground-Nesting Birds
Regulations for Bat Protection in Mexico's Wind Farms Uribe, M., Aguilera, J., Villada-Canela, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
From Concerns to Engagement: How experts address citizen concerns about birds through engagement in wind farm projects Dossin, B. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Reduced survival in a soaring bird breeding in wind turbine proximity along the northern Baltic Sea coast Nebel, C., Stjernberg, T., Tikkanen, H. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Displacement Birds, Raptors
How to restore ecological impacts from wind energy? An assessment of Zhongying Wind Farm through MSPA-MCR model and circuit theory Guan, J., Hu, J., Li, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Physical Environment
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Detection and Deterrent System in Reducing Golden Eagle Fatalities at Operational Wind Facilities Felton, S., Perkins, L., Smith, J. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Collision Birds, Raptors
Distribution of common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) activity is altered by airflow disruption generated by wind turbines Leroux, C., Barre, K., Valet, N. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Attraction, Avoidance Bats
Assessing the Ecological and Social Impact of Wind Farms: A Comprehensive Study Rottbers, A. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Collision Birds, Invertebrates, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Quantifying land impacts of wind energy: a regional-scale assessment in Finland Balotari-Chiebao, F., Byholm, P. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Physical Environment
Opportunities for enhancing biodiversity at wind and solar energy developments Jobson, B., Cook, A., Fletcher, C. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Attraction, Changes in Flow, Collision, Habitat Change Bats, Birds, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Reptiles, Terrestrial Mammals, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Stakeholder Engagement
Will future wind power development in Scandinavia have an impact on wolves? Miltz, C., Eriksen, A., Wikenros, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Displacement, Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Concurrent challenges for Switzerland: interfaces in climate action, biodiversity conservation, energy security and landscape preservation Brunner, C., Lordan-Perret, R., Cadelli, E. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats, Birds
Developing onshore wind farms in Aotearoa New Zealand: carbon and energy footprints Pincelli, I., Hinkley, J., Brent, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Assessing the ecological effects of the Lista wind power park on vegetation and cervids Lebesbye, E. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Physical Environment, Terrestrial Mammals
Winds of Progress: An In-Depth Exploration of Offshore, Floating, and Onshore Wind Turbines as Cornerstones for Sustainable Energy Generation and Environmental Stewardship Afridi, S. K., Koondhar, M. A., Jamali, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Collision, Displacement, EMF, Habitat Change, Lighting Bats, Birds, Raptors, Seabirds, Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Pinnipeds, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Assessing exposure to wind turbines of a migratory raptor through its annual life cycle across continents Assandri, G., Bazzi, G., Bermejo-Bermejo, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement Birds, Raptors

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