Knowledge Base

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
Can floating offshore wind farms pose a risk of entanglement and injury to marine megafauna? Henry, S.; Heerah, K.; Jung, J-L.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Entanglement
Mapping the planet’s critical areas for biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people Neugarten, R.; Chaplin-Kramer, R.; Sharp, R.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions
An Eulerian perspective on habitat models of striped bass occurrence in an offshore wind development area Rothermel, E.; O'Brien, M.; Best, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Displacement Fish, Pelagic Fish
Using fisheries-dependent data to investigate landings of European lobster (Homarus gammarus) within an offshore wind farm Thatcher, H.; Stamp, T.; Moore, P.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Habitat Change Invertebrates, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
The geographic extent of bird populations affected by renewable-energy development Vander Zanden, H.; Nelson, D.; Conkling, T.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision
Experimental trials of species-specific bat flight responses to an ultrasonic deterrent Fritts, S.; Guest, E.; Weaver, S.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Floating Offshore Wind: Overcoming Seafloor Challenges Rebuck, N.; Doolittle, D.; Jones, C.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind
The Impact of Wind Turbines on the Distribution of Wintering and Migrating Raptors Mitchell, K. Thesis Wind Energy Birds, Raptors
The effect of offshore wind farms on the variation of the phytoplankton population Kordan, M.; Yakan, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Invertebrates, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Conditions for just offshore wind energy: Addressing the societal challenges of the North Sea wind industry Skjølsvold, T.; Heidenreich, S.; Henriksen, I.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
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
Die Auswirkungen von Windenergieanlagen an Waldstandorten auf Fledermäuse Voigt, C.; Scholz, C.; Ellerbrok, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Long-term impacts of the Smøla wind farm on a local population of white-tailed eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla) Stokke, B.; Dahl, E.; Kleven, O.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Displacement Birds, Raptors
GIS-based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Marine Energy Site Selection: A Case Study Comparison between Puerto Rico and Hawaii Hall, S. Thesis Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data
Stakeholder insights into embedding marine net gain for offshore wind farm planning and delivery Edwards-Jones, A.; Watson, S.C.L.; Szostek, C.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Monetized (socio-)environmental handprint and footprint of an offshore windfarm in the Belgian Continental Shelf: An assessment of local, regional and global impacts De Luca Pena, L.; Taelman, S. E.; Bas, B.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment, Social & Economic Data
Fine-scale collision risk mapping and validation with long-term mortality data reveal current and future wind energy development impact on sensitive species Morant, J.; Arrondo, E.; Zapata, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Collision Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Co-location of fisheries and offshore wind farms: Current practices and enabling conditions in the North Sea Bonsu, P.; Letschert, J.; Yates, K.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries
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
Environmental Impacts of Offshore Wind Farms in the Belgian Part of the North Sea: Progressive Insights in Changing Species Distribution Patterns Informing Marine Management Degraer, S.; Brabant, R.; Rumes, B.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Assessment of Technology Gaps for Statistically Robust Data and Integration of Monitoring of Birds and Marine Mammals into Equipment and Operations of Offshore Windfarms Schultz, M. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Birds, Marine Mammals
Forest bat activity declines with increasing wind speed in proximity of operating wind turbines Ellerbrok, J.; Farwig, N.; Peter, F.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Noise Bats
Survey of Utility-Scale Wind and Solar Developers Report Nilson, R.; Hoen, B.; Rand, J. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind
Utilizing high-resolution genetic markers to track population-level exposure of migratory birds to renewable energy development Harrigan, R.; Rajbhandary, J.; Bossu, C.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds
Static magnetic fields reduce swimming activity of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) larvae Cresci, A.; Durif, C.; Larsen, T.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy EMF Fish, Demersal Fish
Winter Distribution of Golden Eagles in the Eastern USA Miller, T.; Lanzone, M.; Braham, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Raptors
Remotely sensed evidence of the divergent climate impacts of wind farms on croplands and grasslands Liu, N.; Zhao, X.; Zhang, H.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change
Predicting commercial wind farm site suitability in the conterminous United States using a logistic regression model Wimhurst, J.; Greene, J.; Koch, J. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Numbers of wildlife fatalities at renewable energy facilities in a targeted development region Conkling, T.; Fesnock, A.; Katzner, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats, Birds
A paradigm for understanding whole ecosystem effects of offshore wind farms in shelf seas Isaksson, N.; Scott, B.; Hunt, G.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Social & Economic Data
Ecosystem indicators: predicting population responses to combined climate and anthropogenic changes in shallow seas Trifonova, N.; Scott, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Fish, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning
Assessing the Use of Long-Term Lek Survey Data to Evaluate the Effect of Landscape Characteristics and Wind Facilities on Sharp Tailed Grouse Lek Dynamics in North Dakota and South Dakota Shaffer, J.; Buhl, D.; Newton, W. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Habitat Change Birds
Estuarine Particles Simulations: the Connection Between Delaware Bay and Offshore Wind Lease Areas Li, Y.; Lopez, A.; Bemis, K.; et al. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Ecosystem Processes
Overlap between the Mid-Atlantic Bight Cold Pool and offshore wind lease areas Horwitz, R.; Miles, T.; Munroe, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Understanding fatality patterns and sex ratios of Brazilian free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) at wind energy facilities in western California and Texas LiCari, S.; Hale, A.; Weaver, S.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats
Experimental study on the effect of sound stimulation on hearing and behavior of juvenile black rockfish (Sebastes schlegelii) Wang, Y.; Huang, L.; Xing, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Fish
Delivering Net Zero: the Role of Offshore Renewable Energy A COP28 Briefing note prepared by the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub Greaves, D.; Chen, J.; White, D.; et al. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions
A synthesis review of nature positive approaches and coexistence in the offshore wind industry Pardo, J.; Aune, M.; Harman, C.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Attraction, Habitat Change Fish, Invertebrates, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning
Robust bilevel ocean zoning for marine renewable energy, fishery and conservation with fairness concern Jia, R.; Gao, J.; Li, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Environmental Impact Assessment, Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning
Decommissioning of offshore wind farms and its impact on benthic ecology Spielmann, V.; Dannheim, J.; Brey, T.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Fish, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Overview of the development and application of wind energy in New Zealand Zhang, Z.; Liu, X.; Zhao, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions
Bidirectional movements of Nathusius’ pipistrelle bats (Pipistrellus nathusii) during autumn at a major migration corridor Voigt, C.; Kionka, J.; Koblitz, J.; et al. Journal Article Bats
How far are birds, bats, and terrestrial mammals displaced from onshore wind power development? – A systematic review Tolvanen, A.; Routavaara, H.; Jokikokko, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement Bats, Birds, Terrestrial Mammals
Wind power distribution across subalpine, boreal, and temperate landscapes Svensson, J.; Neumann, W.; Bjärstig, T.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions
Life Cycle Assessment of Four Floating Wind Farms around Scotland Using a Site-Specific Operation and Maintenance Model with SOVs Struthers, I.; Avanessova, N.; Gray, A.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Climate Change, Life Cycle Assessment
Summary of Activities and the Results of Ornithological Monitoring in the Integrated System for Protection of Birds, 2023 Zehtindjiev, P.; Whitefield, P. Report Wind Energy Birds
Mitigation measures for preventing collision of birds with wind turbines Garcia-Rosa, P.; Tande, J. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds
Whispers in the Wind: Ethical dimensions of social conflict in offshore wind Oliveira, R. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Environmental Justice
Occupancy model to unveil wildlife utilization at Yeongyang-gun wind farm management road, Korea Kim, S-H.; Dhakal, T.; Yoon, T-G.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Grand Challenges Revisited: Wind Energy Research Needs for a Global Energy Transition Veers, P.; Dykes, K.; Baranowski, R.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Collision, Noise Bats, Birds, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement, Visual Impacts

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