Mapping bird and bat assemblage vulnerability for predicting wind energy impact #ESP

Highlights Passerines and raptors faced the highest bird casualties with griffon vultures most affected. Vespertilionidae bats accounted for 94 percent of deaths with P.pipistrellus most affected. Birds with aerial lifestyles and trophic levels correlated with turbine collisions. Bat mortality in wind turbines was related to guild-type. High vulnerability areas for birds and bats are in southern southeastern and northern Spain. Abstract: We examined the main ecological traits linked to wind turbine mortality in 214 bird and 19 bat species in . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/mapping-bird-and-bat-assemblage-vulnerability-for-predicting-wind-energy-impact/

Kaban wind – from eucalypt woodland to industrial site #AUS

Windpower development located in Kaban, near Ravenshoe on the Atherton Tablelands, Far North Queensland. This is Jirrbal Country. Now 28 wind turbines are being installed on critical habitat here at great distress to some Jirrbal Elders. The hurt over what has been done at Kaban is significant – it is an ongoing weeping wound to many.


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/kaban-wind-from-eucalypt-woodland-to-industrial-site/

Mapping bird and bat assemblage vulnerability for predicting wind energy impact #ESP

Highlights Passerines and raptors faced the highest bird casualties with griffon vultures most affected. Vespertilionidae bats accounted for 94 percent of deaths with P.pipistrellus most affected. Birds with aerial lifestyles and trophic levels correlated with turbine collisions. Bat mortality in wind turbines was related to guild-type. High vulnerability areas for birds and bats are in southern southeastern and northern Spain. Abstract: We examined the main ecological traits linked to wind turbine mortality in 214 bird and 19 bat species in . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/mapping-bird-and-bat-assemblage-vulnerability-for-predicting-wind-energy-impact/

Budgetary Cost of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Subsidies #USA

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law on August 16, 2022. Despite its name, the act was mostly designed to decarbonize the US economy by providing subsidies to producers of clean energy and consumers of low-carbon-emitting preferred products such as electric vehicles. A contentious point of debate surrounding the passage of the IRA was its budgetary impact—how much liability American taxpayers would have to take on to subsidize clean energy. Various governmental and nongovernmental organizations estimated fiscal costs that turned . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/budgetary-cost-of-the-inflation-reduction-acts-energy-subsidies/

Birds and wind turbines: a collection of research

Visual fields, foraging and collision vulnerability in gulls (Laridae) Ibis (2025), 167, 386–396. doi:10.1111/ibi.13360 Jennifer C. Cantlay, Graham R. Martin, School of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey, UK Steven J. Portugal, The Natural History Museum, Tring, and Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, UK Visual field configurations can render some species more vulnerable to collisions with human artefacts that extend into open airspace, such as power lines and wind turbines. Visual fields have three main components: . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/birds-and-wind-turbines-a-collection-of-research/

Budgetary Cost of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Subsidies #USA

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law on August 16, 2022. Despite its name, the act was mostly designed to decarbonize the US economy by providing subsidies to producers of clean energy and consumers of low-carbon-emitting preferred products such as electric vehicles. A contentious point of debate surrounding the passage of the IRA was its budgetary impact—how much liability American taxpayers would have to take on to subsidize clean energy. Various governmental and nongovernmental organizations estimated fiscal costs that turned . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/budgetary-cost-of-the-inflation-reduction-acts-energy-subsidies/

Wind Turbines, Shadow Flicker, and Real Estate Values #DNK

Abstract: We analyze the impact of wind turbines on house prices, distinguishing between effects of proximity and shadow flicker from rotor blades covering the sun. By utilizing data from 2.4 million house transactions and 6,878 wind turbines in Denmark, we can control for house fixed effects in our estimation. Our results suggest strong negative impacts on house prices, with reductions of up to 12 percent for modern giant turbines. Homes affected by shadow flicker experience an additional decrease in value . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/wind-turbines-shadow-flicker-and-real-estate-values/

Birds and wind turbines: a collection of research

Visual fields, foraging and collision vulnerability in gulls (Laridae) Ibis (2025), 167, 386–396. doi:10.1111/ibi.13360 Jennifer C. Cantlay, Graham R. Martin, School of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey, UK Steven J. Portugal, The Natural History Museum, Tring, and Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, UK Visual field configurations can render some species more vulnerable to collisions with human artefacts that extend into open airspace, such as power lines and wind turbines. Visual fields have three main components: . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/birds-and-wind-turbines-a-collection-of-research/

Spatial conflict in offshore wind farms: Challenges and solutions for the commercial fishing industry #GBR

Highlights Fishermen are adversely impacted by displacement from offshore wind farms. Mobile and static gears are affected with small (


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/spatial-conflict-in-offshore-wind-farms-challenges-and-solutions-for-the-commercial-fishing-industry/

Wind Turbines, Shadow Flicker, and Real Estate Values #DNK

Abstract: We analyze the impact of wind turbines on house prices, distinguishing between effects of proximity and shadow flicker from rotor blades covering the sun. By utilizing data from 2.4 million house transactions and 6,878 wind turbines in Denmark, we can control for house fixed effects in our estimation. Our results suggest strong negative impacts on house prices, with reductions of up to 12 percent for modern giant turbines. Homes affected by shadow flicker experience an additional decrease in value . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/wind-turbines-shadow-flicker-and-real-estate-values/

Golden Eagles in Karatau and the Chu-Ili Mountains (Kazakhstan) and Assessment of Risks to Its Populations from Developing Wind Energy #KAZ

Abstract The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is the largest eagle in Kazakhstan, breeding in almost all mountainous and forested areas of the country. In Karatau and the Chu-Ili Mountains, there are two large breeding groups of this species, which have been threatened by the development of a network of windpower plants (WPPs) since 2021, because both of these breeding groups are concentrated in powerful wind corridors that are promising for wind energy generation. We modelled the distribution of the Golden . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/golden-eagles-in-karatau-and-the-chu-ili-mountains-kazakhstan-and-assessment-of-risks-to-its-populations-from-developing-wind-energy/

Lotus Creek wind development, Central Queensland #AUS

Status: Approved in revised form in November 2022 by Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek after being rejected in 2020 by then Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley. Proponent: Vestas (onsold from Ark Energy) Project Description: 55 wind turbines and infrastructure, located at Lotus Creek, inland near St Lawrence, Central Qld. Project Area: 3044.9 hectares Some of the threatened wildlife impacted: A critical Koala population live here. Koalas were found to be present in all suitable habitat within the Site Boundary, with . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/lotus-creek-wind-development-central-queensland/

Golden Eagles in Karatau and the Chu-Ili Mountains (Kazakhstan) and Assessment of Risks to Its Populations from Developing Wind Energy #KAZ

Abstract The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is the largest eagle in Kazakhstan, breeding in almost all mountainous and forested areas of the country. In Karatau and the Chu-Ili Mountains, there are two large breeding groups of this species, which have been threatened by the development of a network of windpower plants (WPPs) since 2021, because both of these breeding groups are concentrated in powerful wind corridors that are promising for wind energy generation. We modelled the distribution of the Golden . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/golden-eagles-in-karatau-and-the-chu-ili-mountains-kazakhstan-and-assessment-of-risks-to-its-populations-from-developing-wind-energy/

Lotus Creek wind development, Central Queensland #AUS

Status: Approved in revised form in November 2022 by Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek after being rejected in 2020 by then Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley. Proponent: Vestas (onsold from Ark Energy) Project Description: 55 wind turbines and infrastructure, located at Lotus Creek, inland near St Lawrence, Central Qld. Project Area: 3044.9 hectares Some of the threatened wildlife impacted: A critical Koala population live here. Koalas were found to be present in all suitable habitat within the Site Boundary, with . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/lotus-creek-wind-development-central-queensland/

Noise implications for wind farms in Victoria #AUS

Key takeouts The loss of amenity for a surrounding landowner due to wind turbine noise can form the basis of a successful claim in private nuisance. This is the first time a successful claim has been made on these grounds against a wind energy facility operator in Australia. Correctly understanding and applying applicable noise standards is a critical component of managing overall legal risk. For the first time, judicial guidance has been provided on how to interpret and apply various . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/noise-implications-for-wind-farms-in-victoria/

Noise implications for wind farms in Victoria #AUS

Key takeouts The loss of amenity for a surrounding landowner due to wind turbine noise can form the basis of a successful claim in private nuisance. This is the first time a successful claim has been made on these grounds against a wind energy facility operator in Australia. Correctly understanding and applying applicable noise standards is a critical component of managing overall legal risk. For the first time, judicial guidance has been provided on how to interpret and apply various . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/noise-implications-for-wind-farms-in-victoria/

Kaban wind – from eucalypt woodland to industrial site #AUS

Windpower development located in Kaban, near Ravenshoe on the Atherton Tablelands, Far North Queensland. This is Jirrbal Country. Now 28 wind turbines are being installed on critical habitat here at great distress to some Jirrbal Elders. The hurt over what has been done at Kaban is significant – it is an ongoing weeping wound to many.


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/kaban-wind-from-eucalypt-woodland-to-industrial-site/

Kaban wind – from eucalypt woodland to industrial site #AUS

Windpower development located in Kaban, near Ravenshoe on the Atherton Tablelands, Far North Queensland. This is Jirrbal Country. Now 28 wind turbines are being installed on critical habitat here at great distress to some Jirrbal Elders. The hurt over what has been done at Kaban is significant – it is an ongoing weeping wound to many.


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/kaban-wind-from-eucalypt-woodland-to-industrial-site/

15 typically ignored costs of industrial wind energy

Periodically I get asked: What is the true cost of industrial wind energy? It seems like that should be a relatively straightforward answer, but it is anything but. To appreciate what is going on, we need to understand the Big Picture regarding wind energy. The system is set up to grease the skids for wind energy developers – not ratepayers. When it comes to wind energy, we are dealing with 21st century snake oil salespeople. They have a sophisticated multi-part strategy . . .


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/15-typically-ignored-costs-of-industrial-wind-energy/

Spatial conflict in offshore wind farms: Challenges and solutions for the commercial fishing industry #GBR

Highlights Fishermen are adversely impacted by displacement from offshore wind farms. Mobile and static gears are affected with small (


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/spatial-conflict-in-offshore-wind-farms-challenges-and-solutions-for-the-commercial-fishing-industry/

Spatial conflict in offshore wind farms: Challenges and solutions for the commercial fishing industry #GBR

Highlights Fishermen are adversely impacted by displacement from offshore wind farms. Mobile and static gears are affected with small (


https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/spatial-conflict-in-offshore-wind-farms-challenges-and-solutions-for-the-commercial-fishing-industry/

Twin Groves wind facility, Illinois

Twin Groves wind facility, McLean County, Illinois


https://www.wind-watch.org/pix/displayimage.php?pid=1039

Dirty oil

These are a couple examples of the leaking seen at the Sugar Creek facility in Logan County, Illinois - posted on Facebook by Anton TJ Heinrichs


https://www.wind-watch.org/pix/displayimage.php?pid=1038