Forest bat activity declines with increasing wind speed in proximity of operating wind turbines #DEU

[Abstract] The increasing use of onshore wind energy is leading to an increased deployment of wind turbines in structurally rich habitats such as forests. Forest-affiliated bats, in turn, are at risk of colliding with the rotor blades. Due to the legal protection of bats in Europe, it is imperative to restrict the operation of wind turbines to periods of low bat activity to avoid collisions. However, bats have also been observed to avoid wind turbines over several hundred meters distance, . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/forest-bat-activity-declines-with-increasing-wind-speed-in-proximity-of-operating-wind-turbines/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Some Sobering Facts – Viking Energy Wind Farm #SCT

I go through phases when I’m obsessed with facts about the Viking Energy Wind Farm in Shetland. Perhaps this compulsion to collect information is fuelled by my disbelief – I cannot comprehend the scale; I cannot understand the way some people, including those who gave the green light for consent here in Shetland, unthinkingly accept information without questioning the veracity of the facts, from the potential consequences of the human and environmental impact involved as well as the ethics behind . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/some-sobering-facts-viking-energy-wind-farm/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Association between exposure to wind turbines and sleep disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis

[Abstract] To date, there is scarce evidence on the association between sleep disorders and noise generated by wind turbines. We searched six relevant electronic databases from the inception to May 2023 for relevant articles. The methodological quality of the included articles was evaluated using the US National Institutes of Health tool. Fifteen articles met the inclusion criteria. The overall prevalence of sleep disorders among residents close to wind turbines was 34% (95% Confidence Interval, 0.22-0.47). Univariate meta-regressions for distance and . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/association-between-exposure-to-wind-turbines-and-sleep-disorders-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Establishing the acute physiological and sleep disruption characteristics of wind farm versus road traffic noise disturbances in sleep: a randomized controlled trial protocol #AUS

Establishing the acute physiological and sleep disruption characteristics of wind farm versus road traffic noise disturbances in sleep: a randomized controlled trial protocol Introduction Wind farms continue to gain prominence as a major source of sustainable energy generation in over 90 countries. However, onshore wind farms are also a source of public concern and debate regarding potential adverse effects of wind farm noise (WFN) emissions on nearby communities. Sufficiently loud noise from any source has the potential to disturb sleep, . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/establishing-the-acute-physiological-and-sleep-disruption-characteristics-of-wind-farm-versus-road-traffic-noise-disturbances-in-sleep-a-randomized-controlled-trial-protocol/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Lenalea windpower facility #IRL

Lenalea wind farm is located in the rural upland setting of central Donegal, around 8km southwest of Letterkenny. The project secured planning permission in January 2010 but was unable to progress due to the lack of access to the electricity grid. Construction was completed in August 2023. Lenalea wind farm consists of seven Vestas V117-4.3 MW turbines, each with a tip height of 136m (446ft). The blades are 57m (187ft) long, and the hub height of each turbine is 76m (249ft). . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/lenalea-windpower-facility/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

“Close to the Wind” Summit — January 4, 2024 #MA

“Close to the Wind” Summit to Convene at the Hyport Conference Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts, Barnstable, Massachusetts – January 4, 2024 The “Close to the Wind” Summit, a gathering to bring together concerned voices to discuss the technology, wisdom and risks of offshore wind development. Guest speakers will discuss offshore wind power development, interconnection and better approaches to the transition to renewable energy. The conference will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Hyport Conference Center, 35 Scudder Ave., . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/alerts/2024/01/08/close-to-the-wind-summit-january-4-2024/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Forest bat activity declines with increasing wind speed in proximity of operating wind turbines #DEU

[Abstract] The increasing use of onshore wind energy is leading to an increased deployment of wind turbines in structurally rich habitats such as forests. Forest-affiliated bats, in turn, are at risk of colliding with the rotor blades. Due to the legal protection of bats in Europe, it is imperative to restrict the operation of wind turbines to periods of low bat activity to avoid collisions. However, bats have also been observed to avoid wind turbines over several hundred meters distance, . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/forest-bat-activity-declines-with-increasing-wind-speed-in-proximity-of-operating-wind-turbines/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Some Sobering Facts – Viking Energy Wind Farm #SCT

I go through phases when I’m obsessed with facts about the Viking Energy Wind Farm in Shetland. Perhaps this compulsion to collect information is fuelled by my disbelief – I cannot comprehend the scale; I cannot understand the way some people, including those who gave the green light for consent here in Shetland, unthinkingly accept information without questioning the veracity of the facts, from the potential consequences of the human and environmental impact involved as well as the ethics behind . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/some-sobering-facts-viking-energy-wind-farm/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Forest bat activity declines with increasing wind speed in proximity of operating wind turbines #DEU

[Abstract] The increasing use of onshore wind energy is leading to an increased deployment of wind turbines in structurally rich habitats such as forests. Forest-affiliated bats, in turn, are at risk of colliding with the rotor blades. Due to the legal protection of bats in Europe, it is imperative to restrict the operation of wind turbines to periods of low bat activity to avoid collisions. However, bats have also been observed to avoid wind turbines over several hundred meters distance, . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/forest-bat-activity-declines-with-increasing-wind-speed-in-proximity-of-operating-wind-turbines/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How far are birds, bats, and terrestrial mammals displaced from onshore wind power development? A systematic review #FIN

Highlights 63 %, 72 %, and 67 % of bird, bat, and mammal cases respectively reported displacement. Cranes, owls and semi-domestic reindeer were displaced on average up to 5 km. Bats were displaced on average up to 1 km in 21 out of 29 cases. Findings of no displacement resulted from methodology, species, and environment. Information on displacement helps to mitigate the effects of wind power on wildlife. Abstract Wind power is a rapidly growing source of energy worldwide. It is crucial for climate change . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/how-far-are-birds-bats-and-terrestrial-mammals-displaced-from-onshore-wind-power-development-a-systematic-review/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Some Sobering Facts – Viking Energy Wind Farm #SCT

I go through phases when I’m obsessed with facts about the Viking Energy Wind Farm in Shetland. Perhaps this compulsion to collect information is fuelled by my disbelief – I cannot comprehend the scale; I cannot understand the way some people, including those who gave the green light for consent here in Shetland, unthinkingly accept information without questioning the veracity of the facts, from the potential consequences of the human and environmental impact involved as well as the ethics behind . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/some-sobering-facts-viking-energy-wind-farm/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Association between exposure to wind turbines and sleep disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis

[Abstract] To date, there is scarce evidence on the association between sleep disorders and noise generated by wind turbines. We searched six relevant electronic databases from the inception to May 2023 for relevant articles. The methodological quality of the included articles was evaluated using the US National Institutes of Health tool. Fifteen articles met the inclusion criteria. The overall prevalence of sleep disorders among residents close to wind turbines was 34% (95% Confidence Interval, 0.22-0.47). Univariate meta-regressions for distance and . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/association-between-exposure-to-wind-turbines-and-sleep-disorders-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Establishing the acute physiological and sleep disruption characteristics of wind farm versus road traffic noise disturbances in sleep: a randomized controlled trial protocol #AUS

Establishing the acute physiological and sleep disruption characteristics of wind farm versus road traffic noise disturbances in sleep: a randomized controlled trial protocol Introduction Wind farms continue to gain prominence as a major source of sustainable energy generation in over 90 countries. However, onshore wind farms are also a source of public concern and debate regarding potential adverse effects of wind farm noise (WFN) emissions on nearby communities. Sufficiently loud noise from any source has the potential to disturb sleep, . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/establishing-the-acute-physiological-and-sleep-disruption-characteristics-of-wind-farm-versus-road-traffic-noise-disturbances-in-sleep-a-randomized-controlled-trial-protocol/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger