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
Collaboration or competition? Interactions between floating and fixed-bottom offshore wind in Norway Havinga, H.C.; Adriaan van der Loos, H.Z.; Steen, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Whose Expertise and Whose Knowledge Matter? Influencing Wind Power Decisions in Norway Bonvik-Stone, D.; Lykke, K.V. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement, Visual Impacts
Spatial Trade-Offs in National Land-Based Wind Power Production in Times of Biodiversity and Climate Crises Grimsrud, K.; Hagem, C.; Haaskjold, K.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement, Habitat Change Human Dimensions
Mapping seabird vulnerability to offshore wind farms in Norwegian waters Fauchald, P.; Ollus, V.; Ballesteros, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Birds
Wind energy development can lead to guild-specific habitat loss in boreal forest bats McKay, R.; Johns, S.; Bischof, R.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Bats
Wind Farms and Power Lines Reduced the Territory Status and Probability of Fledgling Production in the Eurasian Goshawk Accipiter gentilis Husby, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Collision, Noise Birds, Raptors
Norwegian offshore wind power—Spatial planning using multi-criteria decision analysis Solbrekke, I. M.; Sorteberg, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
A wind of change in Norway: Explaining shifts in municipal stances on wind power by policy feedback and energy justice Eikeland, P.; Taranger, K.; Inderberg, T.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
Effects of Wind Power Development on Reindeer: Global Positioning System Monitoring and Herders’ Experience Eftestøl, S.; Tsegaye, D.; Flydal, K.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Terrestrial Mammals
Do people prefer offshore to onshore wind energy? The role of ownership and intended use Linnerud, K.; Dugstad, A.; Rygg, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Assessing elements of energy justice in Colombia: A case study on transmission infrastructure in La Guajira Vega-Araujo, J.; Heffron, R. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions
Wind Farms and Power Lines Have Negative Effects on Territory Occupancy in Eurasian Eagle Owls (Bubo bubo) Husby, M.; Pearson, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Collision, Noise Birds, Raptors, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Blowing in the Wind—Norwegian Wind Power Photographs in Transition Simonsen, A. Journal Article Wind Energy Noise Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Life-cycle impacts of wind energy development on bird diversity in Norway May, R.; Jackson, C.; Middel, H.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change Birds, Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Sea Lice Are Sensitive to Low Frequency Sounds Solé, M.; Lenoir, M.; Fortuno, J-M.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Noise Invertebrates, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Offshore wind turbine operations and maintenance: A state-of-the-art review Ren, Z.; Verma, A.; Li, Y.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Fish, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Marine Spatial Planning
Hybrid life cycle assessment of an onshore wind farm including direct and indirect services: A case study in Guajira, Colombia Vélez-Henao, J-A; Vivanco, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Legal & Policy, Life Cycle Assessment
Migratory and diurnal activity of North Atlantic killer whales (Orcinus orca) off northern Norway Dietz, R.; Rikardsen, A.; Biuw, M.; et al. Journal Article Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Global life-cycle impacts of onshore wind-power plants on bird richness May, R.; Middel, H.; Stokke, B.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Bats, Birds, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Assessment
Paint it black: Efficacy of increased wind turbine rotor blade visibility to reduce avian fatalities May, R.; Nygård, T.; Falkdalen, U.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Collision Birds, Passerines, Raptors, Waterfowl
High-Resolution Modeling of Uplift Landscapes can Inform Micrositing of Wind Turbines for Soaring Raptors Hanssen, F.; May, R.; Nygård, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Raptors
Effect of tower base painting on willow ptarmigan collision rates with wind turbines Stokke, B.; Nygård, T.; Falkdalen, U.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds, Ground-Nesting Birds
Impact of magnetic fields generated by AC/DC submarine power cables on the behavior of juvenile European lobster (Homarus gammarus) Taormina, B.; Di Poi, C.; Agnalt, A.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy EMF Invertebrates, Legal & Policy
From strategic marine planning to project licences – Striking a balance between predictability and adaptability in the management of aquaculture and offshore wind farms Schütz, S.; Slater, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
Who influences windpower licensing decisions in Norway? Formal requirements and informal practices Inderberg, T.; Rognstad, H.; Saglie, I.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
The impact of wind turbines on local recreation: Evidence from two travel cost method-contingent behavior studies Kipperberg, G.; Onozaka, Y.; Bui, L.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Recreation & Tourism, Human Dimensions
Impacts of onshore wind energy production on birds and bats: recommendations for future life cycle impact assessment developments Laranjeiro, T.; May, R.; Verones, F. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change Bats, Birds
Do birds in flight respond to (ultra)violet lighting? May, R.; Åström, J.; Hamre, Ø.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind Birds
Spatiotemporal variability of marine renewable energy resources in Norway Varlas, G.; Christakos, K. ; Cheliotis, I.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions
Performance Test and Verification of an Off the Shelf Automated Avian Radar Tracking System May, R.; Steinheim, Y.; Kvaløy, P.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Birds
Making Marine Noise Pollution Impacts Heard: The Case of Cetaceans in the North Sea within Life Cycle Impact Assessment Middel, H.; Verones, F. Journal Article Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Marine Mammals
Performance test and verification of an off-the-shelf automated avian radar tracking system May, R.; Steinheim, Y.; Kvaløy, P.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Collision Bats, Birds
Willingness to accept local wind energy development: Does the compensation mechanism matter? Garcia, J.; Cherry, T.; Kallbekken, S.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Coping with Uncertainty in Environmental Impact Assessments: Open Techniques Cardenas, I.; Halman, J. Journal Article Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Site Assessment of the Floating Wind Turbine Hywind Demo Onstad, A.; Stokke, M.; Sætran, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Changes in Flow
Windmill Noise Annoyance, Visual Aesthetics, and Attitudes towards Renewable Energy Sources Klaeboe, R.; Sundfor, H. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
Pulse trawl fishing: characteristics of the electrical stimulation and the effect on behaviour and injuries of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) de Haan, D.; Fosseidengen, J. ; Fjelldal, P.; et al. Journal Article EMF Fish, Demersal Fish
Sublime technology and object of fear: offshore wind scientists assessing publics Heidenreich, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Multiple Stressors and Multifunctionality: Limited Effects on an Illuminated Benthic System Alsterberg, C.; Sundbäck, K.; Gamfeldt, L. Journal Article Ecosystem Processes
Impact Hypothesis for Offshore Wind Farms: Explanatory Models for Species Distribution at Extremely Exposed Rocky Areas Schläppy, M.; Saskov, A.; Dahlgren, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Invertebrates
Demonstrating a New Framework for the Comparison of Environmental Impacts from Small- and Large-Scale Hydropower and Wind Power Projects Bakken, T.; Aase, A.; Hagen, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Habitat Change
Locating Spawning Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus, Linnaeus, 1758) at Sea by Means of Sound Casaretto, L.; Picciulin, M.; Olsen, K.; et al. Journal Article Fish, Demersal Fish
White-Tailed Eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla) at the Smøla Wind-Power Plant, Central Norway, Lack Behavioral Flight Responses to Wind Turbines Dahl, E.; May, R.; Hoel, P.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change, Collision Birds
Habitat Utilization in White-Tailed Eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla) and the Displacement Impact of the Smøla Wind-Power Plant May, R.; Nygård, T.; Dahl, E.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement, Collision, Avoidance, Attraction Birds
Compensating White-Tailed Eagle Mortality at the Smøla Wind-Power Plant using Electrocution Prevention Measures Cole, S.; Dahl, E. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Birds
Summer Distribution of Semi-Domesticated Reindeer Relative to a New Wind-Power Plant Colman, J.; Eftestol, S.; Tsegaye, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change, Avoidance
Is a Wind-Power Plant Acting as a Barrier for Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) Movements? Colman, J.; Efestol, S.; Tsegaye, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change, Avoidance
Reduced Breeding Success in White-Tailed Eagles at Smøla windfarm, Western Norway, is Caused by Mortality and Displacement Dahl, E.; Bevanger, K.; Nygård, T.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change, Displacement, Collision Raptors, Birds
Fish are Attracted to Vessels Røstad, A.; Kaartvedt, S.; Klevjer, T.; et al. Journal Article Attraction Fish
Reindeer and Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) Response Towards Human Activities Reimers, E.; Colman, J. Journal Article Avoidance, Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals

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