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
Life cycle environmental impact assessment of the “Sindhuja-I” wave energy converter Singh, D.; Paul, A.; Samad, A.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Life Cycle Assessment
Assessing environmental impacts of offshore wind farms: lessons learned and recommendations for the future [E3S] Rahman, F.; Kumar, P. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals, EMF, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Fish, Invertebrates, Physical Environment
Concurrent challenges for Switzerland: interfaces in climate action, biodiversity conservation, energy security and landscape preservation Brunner, C.; Lordan-Perret, R.; Cadelli, E.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats, Birds
Offshore wind energy potential along the Indian Coast considering ecological safeguards Bonthu, S.; Purvaja, R.; Singh, K.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Birds, Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment
Co-location of fisheries and offshore wind farms: Current practices and enabling conditions in the North Sea Bonsu, P.; Letschert, J.; Yates, K.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Avoidance of offshore wind farms by Sandwich Terns in the North Sea increases with turbine density van Bemmelen, R.; Leemans, J.; Collier, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Avoidance Birds, Seabirds
Long-term monitoring of bird migration across the North and Norwegian Seas Cordes, L.; May, R. Report Birds
An interpretive model to assess the barriers to ocean energy toward blue economic development in India Trivedi, A.; Trivedi, V.; Pandey, K.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
EU Species Protection Law and Wind Energy: Current Challenges and Danish Experiences Anker, H.; Olsen, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change Birds, Human Dimensions
Large soaring raptors vs wind turbines development in the Swiss Alps Vignali, S.; Braunisch, V.; Arlettaz, R. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Displacement Birds, Raptors
Indian offshore wind energy policy: A comparative analysis of schemes adopted by UK, Germany, and China Shambhu, S.; Anil, K. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Impact on the perceived landscape quality through renewable energy infrastructure. A discrete choice experiment in the context of the Swiss energy transition Salak, B.; Kienast, F.; Olschewski, R.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Keep it local and bird-friendly: Exploring the social acceptance of wind energy in Switzerland, Estonia, and Ukraine Vuichard, P.; Broughel, A.; Wüstenhagen, R.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Habitat Change Birds, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Selected Environmental Impact Indicators Assessment of Wind Energy in India Using a Life Cycle Assessment Verma, S.; Paul, A.; Haque, N. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
How far do noise concerns travel? Exploring how familiarity and justice shape noise expectations and social acceptance of planned wind energy projects Dällenbach, N.; Wüstenhagen, R. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Review and outlook on the international renewable energy development Zhao, Y. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
A Predictive Flight-Altitude Model for Avoiding Future Conflicts Between an Emblematic Raptor and Wind Energy Development in the Swiss Alps Vignali, S.; Lörcher, F.; Hegglin, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Raptors
Responses of birds and mammals to long-established wind farms in India Kumara, H.; Babu, S.; Rao, G.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Terrestrial Mammals
An echosounder view on the potential effects of impulsive noise pollution on pelagic fish around windfarms in the North Sea Kok, A.; Bruil, L.; Berges, B.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Noise Fish, Pelagic Fish
The Influence of Policy Risk on Swiss Wind Power Investment Broughel, A.; Wüstenhagen, R. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Legal & Policy
Risks to different populations and age classes of gannets from impacts of offshore wind farms in the southern North Sea Pollock, C.; Lane, J.; Buckingham, L.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision Birds, Seabirds
A roadmap towards quantitative cumulative impact assessments: Every step of the way Piet, G.; Tamis, J.; Volwater, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision, Displacement, Noise Birds, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions
Assessment of hydrokinetic energy – A case study of eastern Yamuna canal Saini, G.; Kumar A.; Saini, R. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Riverine Physical Environment
Accelerating deployment of offshore wind energy alter wind climate and reduce future power generation potentials Akhtar, N.; Geyer, B.; Rockel, B.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Capercaillie and Wind Energy: An international research project Taubmann, J.; Coppes, J.; Andrén, H. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Ground-Nesting Birds
Post-construction bird and bat fatality monitoring studies at wind energy projects in Latin America: A summary and review Agudelo, S.; Mabee, T.; Palmer, R.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats, Birds
A critical review on environmental impacts of renewable energy systems and mitigation strategies: Wind, hydro, biomass and geothermal Sayad, E. ; Wilberforce, T.; Elsaid, K.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy
An Evaluation of the Potential Impact of Extracting Marine Renewable Energy in the Coastal Environment of the Black Sea Zburlea, L.; Rusu, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow, Collision, EMF, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Fish, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment
Echolocation activity of harbour porpoises, Phocoena phocoena, shows seasonal artificial reef attraction despite elevated noise levels close to oil and gas platforms Clausen, K.; Teilmann, J.; Wisniewska, D.; et al. Journal Article Attraction, Habitat Change, Noise Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Against the Tide: Potential for Marine Renewable Energy in Eastern and Southern Africa Belletti, E.; McBride, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine, Tidal Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
IEA-OES Annual Report: An Overview of Ocean Energy Activities in 2020 Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Modelling the habitat selection of the bearded vulture to predict areas of potential conflict with wind energy development in the Swiss Alps Vignali, S.; Lörcher, F.; Hegglin, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Birds, Raptors
Mixed feelings on wind energy: Affective imagery and local concern driving social acceptance in Switzerland Cousse, J.; Wüstenhagen, R.; Schneider, N. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Ocean renewable energy development in Southeast Asia: Opportunities, risks and unintended consequences Quirapas, M.; Taeihagh, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
Tapping Renewable Energy Sources in Contemporary India: Issues and Challenges Chandy, S. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Initial Environmental Report for the ELEMENT Project Gaborieau, H.; Thiébaut, M.; Quillienn, N.; et al. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Collision, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals
Hazards of wind turbines on avifauna-a preliminary appraisal within the Indian context Deb, H.; Sanyal, T.; Kaviraj, A.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Collision Birds
Renewable Energy and Land Use in India: A Vision to Facilitate Sustainable Development Kiesecker, J.; Baruch-Mordo, S.; Heiner, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Habitat Change Human Dimensions
Assessment of impacts on tropical marine environment for off-shore clean energy development Kandlakunta, L.; Deshmukh, M.; Sharma, N. Journal Article Noise
Individual or collective? Community investment, local taxes, and the social acceptance of wind energy in Switzerland Vuichard, P.; Stauch, A.; Dällenbach, N. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
First three‐dimensional tracks of bat migration reveal large amounts of individual behavioral flexibility O'Mara, M.; Wikelski, M.; Kranstauber, B.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats
Environmental and social impacts of wind energy: a view point with reference to India Gawande, A.; Chaudhry, P. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Wind farms have cascading impacts on ecosystems across trophic levels Thaker, M.; Zambre, A.; Bhosale, H. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Raptors, Ecosystem Processes, Birds
Complex behaviour in complex terrain - Modelling bird migration in a high resolution wind field across mountainous terrain to simulate observed patterns Aurbach, A.; Schmid, B.; Liechti, F.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance Birds, Passerines
Non-Conventional Energy Sources: A Geo-Spatial Study of Site, Situation, Production and Economy of Wind Farms in Satara District Sule, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions
Do Black-naped Hares Lepus nigricollis (Mammalia: Lagomorpha: Leporidae) have synanthropic association with wind farms? Anoop, V.; Arun, P.; Jaypal, R. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Terrestrial Mammals
Bird Collisions at Wind Turbines in a Mountainous Area Related to Bird Movement Intensities Measured by Radar Aschwanden, J.; Stark, H.; Peter, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Avoidance, Attraction Passerines, Birds
Mitigating the negative impacts of tall wind turbines on bats: Vertical activity profiles and relationships to wind speed Wellig, S.; Nussle, S.; Miltner, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Wind Farm Le Peuchapatte: Analysis of Bat Recordings and Evaluation of Mitigation Measures Brossard, C.; Aschwanden, J.; Bontadina, F.; et al. Report Wind Energy Bats
Understanding the Potential Risk to Marine Mammals from Collision with Tidal Turbines Copping, A.; Grear, M.; Jepsen, R.; et al. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Collision Marine Mammals

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