Knowledge Base - Wind Energy

The Knowledge Base provides access to documents and information about the environmental effects of wind energy, supporting the WREN initiative. 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
Guidance for Monitoring and Reporting of Underwater Noise Chumbinho, R. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy Noise Ecosystem Processes, Marine Mammals
Options for biodiversity-friendly designs and approaches for offshore wind farms in Ireland BlueWise Marine Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Attraction, Habitat Change, Noise Bats, Birds, Fish, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
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
Floating wind and wave energy technologies: applications, synergies and role in decarbonization in Portugal White, C.; Carrelhas, A.; Gato, L.; et al. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
Offshore Grid Connection Pathway – Phase 2 Commission for Regulation of Utilities Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
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
Evaluation of the Environmental Impacts Related to the Wind Farms End-of-Life Mello, G.; Dias, M.; Robaina, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Fish, Invertebrates, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Assessment
Ecological and methodological drivers of persistence and detection of bird fatalities at power lines: Insights from multi-project monitoring data Bernardino, J.; Martins, R.; Bispo, R.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Collision Birds
A Novel Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Model to Evaluate Floating Wind Farm Locations Díaz, H.; Soares, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Collision Birds
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
Estudio de la viabilidad económica y energética de la construcción de un parque eólico offshore en el litoral español. Benich, U. Thesis Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Birds
JUMP Deliverable 2: Inventory of background information Sobreira, F.; Cruz, E.; Luís, A.; et al. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise
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
An integrated GIS approach for site selection of floating offshore wind farms in the Atlantic continental European coastline Díaz, H.; Soares, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Habitat Change Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Research on the social acceptance of renewable energy technologies: Past, present and future Batel, S. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
JUMP Deliverable 5.1: Regulatory Framework for underwater noise monitoring in Portugal Cruz, E.; Outeiro, J.; Simao, A.; et al. Report Noise Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
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
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
Sustainable energy towards air pollution and climate change mitigation Rasak Adedeji, A.; Zaini, F.; Mathew, S.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Stakeholder Outcomes in a Wind Turbine Investment: Is the Irish Energy Policy Effective in Reducing GHG Emissions and Electricity Costs by Promoting Small-Scale Embedded Turbines in SMEs? Kealy, T. Book Chapter Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
Oriel Wind Farm Project RPS group Report Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Beatrice: Building for the future: Socio-economic benefits and learnings SSE Renewables Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions
Is wind energy increasing the impact of socio-ecological change on Mediterranean mountain ecosystems? Insights from a modelling study relating wind power boost options with a declining species Ferreira, D.; Freixo, C.; Cabral, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Passerines
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
Camera-Trapping Versus Conventional Methodology in the Assessment of Carcass Persistence for Fatality Estimation at Wind Farms Rosa, L.; Neves, T.; Vieira, D.; et al. Book Chapter Land-Based Wind Birds, Bats
Site selection process for floating offshore wind farms in Madeira Islands Díaz, H.; Fonseca, R.; Soares, C. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Development of a conceptual model towards an innovative solution for marine energy decision-making Lange, M. Thesis Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
CENTRAL EÓLICA OFFSHORE WINDFLOAT ATLANTIC WindPlus; Julio de Jesus Consultores Report Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Biodiversity and Wind Farms in Portugal: Current Knowledge and Insights for an Integrated Impact Assessment Process Mascarenhas, M.; Marques, A.; Ramalho, R.; et al. Book Wind Energy Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change Bats, Birds, Terrestrial Mammals
Comparing Field Methods Used to Determine Bird and Bat Fatalities Paula, J.; Augusto, M.; Neves, T.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats
Wind Industry in Portugal and Its Impacts on Wildlife: Special Focus on Spatial and Temporal Distribution on Bird and Bat Fatalities Marqués, J.; Rodrigues, S.; Ferriera, R.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Bats
Impacts of On-shore Wind Farms in Wildlife Communities: Direct Fatalities and Indirect Impacts (Behavioural and Habitat Effects) Pereira, P.; Salgueiro, N.; Mesquita, S. Book Chapter Wind Energy Terrestrial Mammals, Birds, Bats
Environmental Impact Assessment Methods: An Overview of the Process for Wind Farms’ Different Phases - From Pre-construction to Operation Santos, J.; Marqués, J.; Neves, T.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy
An Overview on Methods to Assess Bird and Bat Collision Risk in Wind Farms Rodrigues, S.; Rosa, L.; Mascarenhas, M. Book Chapter Wind Energy Collision Birds, Bats
Estimating Bird and Bat Fatality at Wind Farms: From Formula-Based Methods to Models to Assess Impact Significance Marqués, J.; Rodrigues, L.; Silva, M.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy Birds, Bats
15 years of wolf monitoring plans at wind farm areas in Portugal. What do we know? Where should we go? da Costa, G.; Petrucci-Fonseca, F.; Álvares, F. Presentation Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
A modelling framework to predict bat activity patterns on wind farms: An outline of possible applications on mountain ridges of North Portugal Silva, C.; Cabral, J.; Hughes, S.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Bats
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
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
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
Community perceptions of renewable energies in Portugal: Impacts on environment, landscape and local development Delicado, A.; Figueiredo, E.; Silva, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
The expected efficiency and coastal impact of a hybrid energy farm operating in the Portuguese nearshore Onea, F.; Rusu, E. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site Foreshore Lease Application Environmental Report The Marine Institute Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment

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