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
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
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
Curtailment as a successful method for reducing bat mortality at a southern Australian wind farm Bennett, E.; Florent, S.; Venosta, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
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
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
Assessment of effectiveness of the IdentiFlight® avian detection system Rogers, D. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds
Benchmark characterisation and automated detection of wind farm noise amplitude modulation Nguyen, P.; Hansen, K.; Lechat, B.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise Human Dimensions
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
Long-term quantification and characterisation of wind farm noise amplitude modulation Nguyen, P.; Hansen, K.; Catcheside, P.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise Human Dimensions
Summer and autumn activity patterns of the eastern bent-wing bat (Miniopterus orianae oceanensis) at a large maternity site in southern New South Wales Mills, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats
A survey of the visual impact and community acceptance of wind farms in Australia Lothian, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
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
Breeding home range movements of pre-fledged brolga chicks, Antigone rubicunda (Gruidae) in Victoria, Australia – Implications for wind farm planning and conservation Cook, S.; Palmer, G.; Hill, R.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Habitat Change Birds, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
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
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
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
Rapid land use change by coastal wind farm development: Australian policies, politics and planning Harvey, N.; Dew, R.; Hender, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Social & Economic Data, 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
Bird Migration Intensity and Number of Collision Victims at the Wind Power Plant Le Peuchapatte (Switzerland) Aschwanden, J.; Liechti, F. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement, Collision, Avoidance Birds
Coastal Impact of Onshore Wind Farms in Australia Harvey, N.; Dew, R. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Birds, Human Dimensions
Synopsis des internationalen Kenntnisstandes zum Einfluss der Windenergie auf Fledermäuse und Vögel und Spezifizierung für die Schweiz Muller, J.; Warnke, M.; Reichenbach, M.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Bats
Ökobilanzierung von Schweizer Windenergie Eymann, L.; Stucki, M.; Fürholz, A.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Life Cycle Assessment, Human Dimensions, Birds
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Bat and Bird Detection of the DTBat and DTBird Systems at Calandawind Turbine - Final Report Hanagasioglu, M.; Aschwanden, J.; Bontadina, F.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats, Birds
Olivebranches and Idiot's Guides: Frameworks for Community Engagement in Australian Wind Farm Development Howard, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Stakeholder Engagement, Human Dimensions
Key Learnings from Ten Years of Monitoring and Management Interventions at the Bluff Point and Studland Bay Wind Farms: Results of a Review Sims, C.; Hull, C.; Stark, E.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Results and Analysis of Eagle Studies from the Bluff Point and Studland Bay Wind Farms 2002-2012 Hull, C.; Sims, C.; Stark, E.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Collision Birds, Raptors
Fauna Collisions with Wind Turbines: Effects and Impacts, Individuals and Populations. What Are We Trying to Assess? Smales, I. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats, Birds
Observations from the Use of Dogs to Undertake Carcass Searches at Wind Facilities in Australia Bennett, E. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats, Birds
The discourse of "social licence to operate": case study of the Australian wind industry Hall, N. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Social acceptance of wind energy development and planning in rural communities of Australia: A consumer analysis D'Souza, C.; Yiridoe, E. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Massive Bat Migration Across the Alps: Implications for Wind Energy Development Bontadina, F.; Beck, A.; Dietrich, A.; et al. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
The networked minority: How a small group prevailed in a local windfarm conflict Anderson, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
Behavior and Turbine Avoidance Rates of Eagles at Two Wind Farms in Tasmania, Australia Hull, C.; Muir, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Habitat Change Birds
Avian Collisions at Two Wind Farms in Tasmania, Australia: Taxonomic and Ecological Characteristics of Colliders Versus Non-Colliders Hull, C.; Stark, E.; Peruzzo, S.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Collision Birds
Bat fatalities at two wind farms in Tasmania, Australia: bat characteristics, and spatial and temporal patterns Hull, C.; Cawthen, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Attraction, Collision, Habitat Change Bats
Spatial Distribution of Wind Turbines is Crucial for the Survival of Red Kite Populations Schaub, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds
Linking Turbine Collision Risks with Population Models to Assess Cumulative Impacts of Multiple Wind Farms on Threatened Birds Smales, I.; Muir, S.; Meredith, C.; et al. Presentation Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds
An Assessment of the Bat Fauna at the Hepburn Community Wind Farm, Leonards Hill, Victoria Richards, G. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Attraction, Collision Bats
Search Areas for Monitoring Bird and Bat Carcasses at Wind Farms using a Monte-Carlo Model Hull, C.; Muir, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats, Birds
Modelling Human Impacts on the Tasmanian Wedge-Tailed Eagle (Aquila audax fleayi) Bekessy, S.; Wintle, B.; Gordon, A.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Raptors, Birds
Preliminary Flora and Fauna Assessment - Penshurst Wind Farm McMahon, A.; Marr, R. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change
Scenic Perceptions of the Visual Effects of Wind Farms on South Australian Landscapes Lothian, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Community perspectives of wind energy in Australia: The application of a justice and community fairness framework to increase social acceptance Gross, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Proposed Yarram Wind Farm Bird Utilisation Survey Al-Dabbagh, K.; Lane, B. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds
Modelled Cumulative Impacts on the White-Bellied Sea-Eagle of Wind Farms Across the Species' Australian Range Smales, I. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Seabirds, Raptors, Birds
Modelled Cumulative Impacts on the Tasmanian Wedge-Tailed Eagle of Wind Farms Across the Species' Range Muir, S.; Smales, I. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Raptors
Wind Farms and Birds: Interim Standards For Risk Assessment Brett Lane & Associates Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds
Combining a participatory planning approach with a virtual landscape model for the siting of wind turbines Lange, E.; Hehl-Lange, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement

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