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
Distribution models of baleen whale species in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone to inform management and conservation Blazquez, M.; Whooley, P.; Massett, N.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Settlement success of European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) on different types of hard substrate to support reef development in offshore wind farms ter Hofstede, R.; Witte, S.; Kamermans, P.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Habitat Change Invertebrates
Do concerns about wind farms blow over with time? Residents’ acceptance over phases of project development and proximity le Maitre, J.; Ryan, G.; Power, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
An analysis of the factors affecting Irish citizens’ willingness to invest in wind energy projects Sirr, G.; Power, B.; Ryan, G.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Reconciling climate action with the need for biodiversity protection, restoration and rehabilitation Gorman, C.; Torsney, A.; Gaughran, A.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision, Habitat Change Birds, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Does intermittency management improve public acceptance of wind energy? A discrete choice experiment in Ireland Brennan, N.; Van Rensburg, T. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
To fly or not to fly? Comparing vantage point and uncrewed aerial vehicle surveys for assessments of seabird abundance and fine-scale distribution Costagliola-Ray, M.; Lieber, L.; Nimmo-Smith, A.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Birds, Seabirds
"We could have been leaders": The rise and fall of offshore wind energy on the political agenda in Ireland Roux, J-P.; Fitch-Roy, O.; Devine-Wright, P.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
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
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
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
Life cycle assessment of the use of decommissioned wind blades in second life applications Nagle, A.; Mullally, G.; Leahy, P.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Public perception of offshore wind farms in Ireland Cronin, Y.; Cummins, V.; Wolsztynski, E. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Collision risk modelling for tidal energy devices: A flexible simulation-based approach Horne, N.; Culloch, R.; Schmitt, P.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Collision Marine Mammals, Pinnipeds
Public preferences for wind farms involving electricity trade and citizen engagement in Ireland Brennan, N.; Van Rensburg, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
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
Adaptive responses to landscape changes from onshore wind energy development in the Republic of Ireland Hallan, C.; González, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Regional income and wave energy deployment in Ireland Farrell, N.; O'Donoghue, C.; Morrissey, K. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
A new hybrid approach for evaluating technology risks and opportunities in the energy transition in Ireland Sharma, T. ; Gallachoir, B.; Rogan, F. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
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
Marine Spatial Planning in a Climate of Uncertainty - An Irish Perspective Carr, L. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Providing ecological context to anthropogenic subsea noise: Assessing listening space reductions of marine mammals from tidal energy devices Pine, M.; Schmitt, P.; Culloch, R.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Noise Marine Mammals, Pinnipeds
Effects of development of wind energy and associated changes in land use on bird densities in upland areas Fernández‐Bellon, D.; Wilson, M.; Irwin, S.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds
Optimisation of tidal turbine array layouts whilst limiting their hydro-environmental impact Phoenix, A.; Nash, S. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
The effect of arrays of wave energy converters on the nearshore wave climate Atan, R.; Finnegan, W.; Nash, S.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Wake effect assessment of a flap type wave energy converter farm under realistic environmental conditions by using a numerical coupling methodology Tomey-Bozo, N.; Babarit, A.; Murphy, J.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow
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
Modelling Offshore Wave farms for Coastal Process Impact Assessment: Waves, Beach Morphology, and Water Users Stokes, C.; Conley, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Human Dimensions
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
Governance barriers to sustainable energy transitions - Assessing Ireland's capacity towards marine energy futures Lange, M.; O'Hagan, A.; Devoy, R.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy
Identifying Relevant Scales of Variability for Monitoring Epifaunal Reef Communities at a Tidal Energy Extraction Site O'Carroll, J.; Kennedy, R.; Savidge, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Invertebrates
Stakeholder Outcomes in a Wind Turbine Investment; Is the Irish Energy Policy Effective in Reducing GHG Emissions by Promoting Small-Scale Embedded Turbines in SME's? Kealy, T. Journal Article Wind Energy Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
The influence of high-voltage power lines on the feelings evoked by different Swiss surroundings Lienert, P.; Sütterlin, B.; Siegrist, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Visual Impacts, Human Dimensions
Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus population trends in relation to wind farms Wilson, M.; Fernandex-Bellon, D.; Irwin, S.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Raptors, Birds
Moving from Consultation to Participation: A Case Study of the Involvement of Fishermen in Decisions Relating to Marine Renewable Energy Projects on the Island of Ireland Reilly, K.; O'Hagan, A.; Dalton, G. Journal Article Marine Energy Stakeholder Engagement, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Developing Benefit Schemes and Financial Compensation Measures for Fishermen Impacted by Marine Renewable Energy Projects Reilly, K.; O'Hagan, A.; Dalton, G. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Wind farm externalities and public preferences for community consultation in Ireland: A discrete choice experiments approach Brennan, N.; Van Rensburg, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Reintroduction of White-tailed Eagles Haliaeetus albicilla to Ireland Mee, A.; Breen, D.; Clarke, D.; et al. Journal Article Birds, Raptors
Attitudes and Perceptions of Fishermen on the Island of Ireland Towards the Development of Marine Renewable Energy Projects Reilly, K.; O'Hagan, A.; Dalton, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Social & Economic Data
In Sowing the Wind, How Ireland could Reap the Whirlwind - A Case Against Irish Wind Development(s) Barrett, E. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Reproductive output of Hen Harriers Circus cyaneus in relation to wind turbine proximity Fernandez-Bellon, D.; Irwin, S.; Wilson, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Displacement Birds, Raptors
Determining the local acceptance of wind energy projects in Switzerland: The importance of general attitudes and project characteristics Walter, G. Journal Article Wind Energy Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Impact of Tidal-Stream Arrays in Relation to the Natural Variability of Sedimentary Processes Robins, P.; Neill, S.; Lewis, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Modelling the Far Field Hydro-Environmental Impacts of Tidal Farms - A Focus on Tidal Regime, Intertidal Zones and Flushing Nash, S.; O'Brien, N.; Olbert, A.; et al. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Physical Environment
The effects of array configuration on the hydro-environmental impacts of tidal turbines Fallon, D.; Hartnett, M.; Olbert, A.; et al. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Seasonal survival probability suggest low migration mortality in migrating bats Giavi, S.; Moretti, M.; Bontadina, F.; et al. Journal Article Bats
Reintroduction of White-Tailed Eagles to the Republic of Ireland: A Case Study of Media Coverage Burke, B.; Finna, A.; Flanagan, D.; et al. Journal Article Birds, Raptors, Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement

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