Knowledge Base

The Knowledge Base provides access to documents and information about the environmental effects of wind and marine renewable energy, supporting the OES-Environmental and WREN initiatives. 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
Bioseco Pilot Study Results Report Camera-Based Anti-Collision System Species Protection Assessment Clausen, E.; Welcker, J.; Liesenjohann, T. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds
Joint OSPAR/HELCOM/ICES Working Group on Seabirds (JWGBIRDS; Outputs from 2022 Meeting) Dierschke, V.; Frederiksen, M.; Glemarec, G.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Avoidance Birds, Seabirds
Do Wind Turbines Have Adverse Health Impacts? Krekel, C.; Rode, J.; Roth, A. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Investigation of potential metal emissions from galvanic anodes in offshore wind farms into North Sea sediments Ebeling, A.; Wippermann, D.; Zimmermann, T.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality
Competing for space? A multi-criteria scenario framework intended to model the energy–biodiversity–land nexus for regional renewable energy planning based on a German case study Weber, J.; Steinkamp, T.; Reichenbach, M. Journal Article Wind Energy Bats, Birds, Marine Spatial Planning
Erfahrungsbericht Betriebsschall: Projektübergreifende Auswertung und Bewertung der Unterwasserschallmessungen aus der Betriebsphase von Offshore-Windparks Bellmann, M.; Müller, T.; Scheiblich, K.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Quantifying trade-offs for the spatial allocation of onshore wind generation capacity – A case study for Germany Tafarte, P.; Lemann, P. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data
Bird Protection Zones in a Wind Park by Ka-Band Radar Surveillance: Field Results from the Wind Testing Site WINSENT Malzer, M.; Burhenn, M.; Beck, S.; et al. Conference Paper Wind Energy Collision Bats, Birds
The large-scale impact of anthropogenic mixing by offshore wind turbine foundations in the shallow North Sea Christiansen, N.; Carpenter, J.; Daewel, U.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Towards Digital Twins of the Oceans: The Potential of Machine Learning for Monitoring the Impacts of Offshore Wind Farms on Marine Environments Schneider, J.; Klüner, A.; Zielinski, O. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
The mayor said so? The impact of local political figures and social norms on local responses to wind energy projects Karakislak, I.; Schneider, N. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
Response of harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) to different types of acoustic harassment devices and subsequent piling during the construction of offshore wind farms Voß, J.; Rose, A.; Kosarev, V.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Noise Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Wind turbines in managed forests partially displace common birds Rehling, F.; Delius, A.; Ellerbrok, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement Birds, Passerines, Raptors
Understanding subjective and situational factors of wind turbine noise annoyance Müller, F.; Leschinger, V.; Hübner, G.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Data on benthic species assemblages and seafloor sediment characteristics in an offshore windfarm in the southeastern North Sea Teschke, K.; Gusky, M.; Gutow, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Broadening the social acceptance of wind energy – An Integrated Acceptance Model Hübner, G.; Leschinger, V.; Müller, F.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Wind of Change or Wind of Challenges: Implementation Factors Regarding Wind Energy Development, an International Perspective Gartman, V.; Wichmann, K.; Bulling, L.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions
Dynamic Measurements of Pile Deflections as a Source of Underwater Sound Emissions during Impact Driving of Offshore Pile Foundations Kuhn, C.; Sychla, H.; Stein, P.; et al. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise
Hydro Sound Measurements during the Installation of Large Diameter Offshore Piles using Combinations of Independent Noise Mitigation Systems Burns, B.; Stein, P.; Kuhn, C.; et al. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise
What Flight Heights Tell Us About Foraging and Potential Conflicts with Wind Farms: A Case Study in Lesser Black-Backed Gulls (Larus fuscus) Corman, A.; Garthe, S. Journal Article Wind Energy Collision Seabirds, Birds
Cautious but Committed: Moving Toward Adaptive Planning and Operation Strategies for Renewable Energy's Wildlife Implications Köppel, J.; Dahmen, M.; Helfrich, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Bats, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Ecological research at the offshore test site "Alpha Ventus" to be used in an evaluation of the BSH's Standards for Environmental Impact Assessments (StUKplus) Beiersdorf, A.; Boethling, M.; Binder, A.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Local Impacts of Wind Farms on Property Values: A Spatial Difference-in-Differences Analysis Sunak, Y.; Madlener, R. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Wind Farm Facilities in Germany Kill Noctule Bats from Near and Far Lehnert, L.; Kramer-Schadt, S.; Schonborn, S.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Marine Mammals Trace Anthropogenic Structures at Sea Russell, D.; Brasseur, S.; Thompson, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Habitat Change Pinnipeds, Marine Mammals, Ecosystem Processes
Acceptance of offshore wind energy use: Final Report (Research initiative RAVE - Research at Alpha Ventus) Hübner, G.; Pohl, J. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Policies and Measures for Protected Species in Wind Energy: An Assessment Between the U.S. and Germany Gartman, V. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Seasonal Bat Activity in Relation to Distance to Hedgerows in an Agricultural Landscape in Central Europe and Implications for Wind Energy Development Kelm, D.; Lenski, J.; Kelm, V.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats
Long-Term, Global-Scale Statistics of Sound Propagation Cheinet, S. Journal Article Noise Physical Environment
Offshore Test Site Alpha Ventus Expert Report: Marine Mammals (Final Report: from baseline to windfarm operation) Diederichs, A.; Rose, A.; Nehls, G.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Avoidance Birds, Marine Mammals
Ecological Research at the Offshore Windfarm Alpha Ventus: Challenges, Results and Perspectives Beiersdorf, A.; Radecke, A. Book Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind
Cumulative impacts of offshore windfarms Damian, H.; Merck, T. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Physical Environment
Of birds, blades and barriers: Detecting and analysing mass migration events at alpha ventus Hill, R.; Hill, K.; Aumuller, R.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision Birds
Current situation of offshore development in Germany and environmentally sound expansion of offshore wind energy van Leusen, S. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Conservation features: Sensitive species and habitats in the German Exclusive Economic Zone Krause, J. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind
Rapid increase of benthic structural and functional diversity at the alpha ventus offshore test site Gutow, L.; Teschke, K.; Schmidt, A.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction Invertebrates
Effects of the alpha ventus offshore test site on pelagic fish Krägefsky, S. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Pelagic Fish, Fish, Ecosystem Processes
Effects of the alpha ventus offshore test site on distribution patterns, behaviour and flight heights of seabirds Mendel, B.; Kotzerka, J.; Sommerfeld, J.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Seabirds, Birds
Marine mammals and windfarms: Effects of alpha ventus on harbour porpoises Dähne, M.; Peschko, V.; Gilles, A.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise, Avoidance Marine Mammals
Marine habitat modelling for harbour porpoises in the German Bight Skov, H.; Arreborg-Hansen, D.; Ladage, F.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Marine Mammals
Underwater construction and operational noise at alpha ventus Betke, K. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise, Avoidance Marine Mammals
Noise mitigation systems and low-noise installation technologies Verfuß, T. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Marine Mammals

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