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
Assessing the potential acoustic impact of floating offshore wind farms in the Central Mediterranean Sea Baldachini, M.; Pace, F.; Buscaino, G.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Noise Marine Mammals, Reptiles, Sea Turtles
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
Offshore Grid Connection Pathway – Phase 2 Commission for Regulation of Utilities Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Life cycle assessment of a floating offshore wind farm in Italy Brussa, G.; Grosso, M.; Rigamonti, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
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
Benchmarking Marine Energy Technologies Through LCA: Offshore Floating Wind Farms in the Mediterranean Pulselli, R.; Maccanti, M.; Bruno, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Habitat Change Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment
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
The Expected Impact of Marine Energy Farms Operating in Island Environments with Mild Wave Energy Resources - A Case Study in the Mediterranean Sea Rusu, L.; Onea, F.; Rusu, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Underwater Noise Monitoring with Real-Time and Low-Cost Systems, (The CORMA Experience) Diviacco, P. Journal Article 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
Year-round acoustic patterns of dolphins and interaction with anthropogenic activities in the Sicily Strait, central Mediterranean Sea Papale, E.; Alonge, G.; Grammauta, R.; et al. Journal Article Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Shift in proximate causes of mortality for six large migratory raptors over a century De Pascalis, F.; Panuccio, M.; Bacaro, G.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Collision, Habitat Change Birds, Raptors
Effects of marine noise pollution on Mediterranean fishes and invertebrates: A review Di Franco, E.; Pierson, P.; Di lorio, L.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Fish, Invertebrates
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
Bat activity and evidence of bat migration at two high elevation passes in the Western Alps Caprio, E.; Patriarca, E.; Debernardi, P. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance Bats
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
Comparing the territorial performances of renewable energy sources' plants with an integrated ecosystem services loss assessment: A case study from the Basilicata region (Italy) Scorza, F.; Pilogallo, A.; Saganeiti, L.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Modelling risks posed by wind turbines and power lines to soaring birds: the black stork (Ciconia nigra) in Italy as a case study Smeraldo, S.; Bosso, L.; Fraissinet, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds
Modelling risks posed by wind turbines and power lines to soaring birds Smeraldo, S.; Bosso, L.; Fraissinet, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Collision Birds
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
Behavioural responses in a congested sea: an observational study on a coastal nest-guarding fish Mascolino, S.; Mariani, S.; Benvenuto, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Fish
The Expected Shoreline Effect of a Marine Energy Farm Operating Close to Sardinia Island Onea, F.; Rusu, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Wind farms, farmland occupation and compensation: Evidences from landowners’ preferences through a stated choice survey in Italy Sardaro, R.; Faccilongo, N.; Roselli, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
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
Combined Exploitation of Offshore Wind and Wave Energy in the Italian Seas: A Spatial Planning Approach Azzellino, A.; Lanfredi, C.; Riefolo, L.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Offshore gas production infrastructure reutilisation for blue energy production Sedlar, D.; Vulin, D.; Krajačić, G.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
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
Exploring Multi-Use potentials in the Euro-Mediterranean sea space Depellegrin, D.; Venier, C.; Kyriazi, Z.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Reconversion of offshore oil and gas platforms into renewable energy sites production: Assessment of different scenarios Leporini, M.; Marchetti, B.; Corvaro, F.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Life Cycle Assessment
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
Estimating cetacean density and abundance in the Central and Western Mediterranean Sea through aerial surveys: Implications for management Panigada, S.; Lauriano, G.; Donovan, G.; et al. Journal Article Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
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
Lost listening area assessment of anthropogenic sounds in the Chukchi Sea Hannay, D.; Hatch, L.; Harrison, J. Journal Article Noise
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
Bats in a Mediterranean Mountainous Landscape: Does Wind Farm Repowering Induce Changes at Assemblage and Species Level? Ferri, V.; Battisti, C.; Soccini, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats
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
A Methodology for Multi-Criteria Design of Multi-Use Offshore Platforms for Marine Renewable Energy Harvesting Zanuttigh, B.; Angelelli, E.; Kortenhaus, A.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Multiple-Pulse Sounds and Seals: Results of a Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Telemetry Study During Wind Farm Construction Hastie, G.; Russell, B.; McConnell, B.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Marine Mammals
Reintroduction of White-tailed Eagles Haliaeetus albicilla to Ireland Mee, A.; Breen, D.; Clarke, D.; et al. Journal Article Birds, Raptors

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