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🦇 “Wind Turbines Kill Bats, But They Don’t Have To.” Well done Stevie Nicole Florent and Emma Bennett on publishing such an important Hot Topic in Austral Ecology. At Skylos Ecology, we see first hand the impacts of wind farms on bat populations. The impacts are evident, but so are the solutions. Improved planning and the adaptation of curtailment during peak bat activity can greatly reduce the impacts to all our bat species, both common and threatened. We really hope this publication promotes the change that is necessary to protect our bat species. #windfarms #bats #curtailment https://lnkd.in/dnczuCrb

Tomorrow, June 15th is Global Wind Day, bringing awareness to wind power, a renewable energy resource that is rapidly growing. As one of the most promising alternatives to fossil fuels, wind power offers a sustainable solution to our energy needs while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As the nation moves towards its renewable energy goals, understanding and leveraging the strengths of both onshore and offshore wind will be crucial. The combined efforts in these sectors will not only help reduce carbon emissions but also create jobs, spur technological innovation, and enhance energy security. Great Ecology can assist with several components of wind energy projects, learn more about what we do in our latest blog by Jessica Druze, WPIT here: https://lnkd.in/g7ZN53ZF #GlobalWindDay #RenewableEnergy #EnvironmentalPlanning #Restoration #Mitigation #Monitoring #Surveying #EcologicalConsulting

More onshore wind farms in Wales is unlikely to stop the recovery of red kite population, research suggests. A study into the impact of onshore wind schemes had on the birds found numbers would likely continue to increase, though the rate of growth might slow.

Forest bat activity declines with increasing wind speed in proximity of operating wind turbines #DEU: [Abstract] The increasing use of onshore wind energy is leading to an increased deployment of wind turbines in structurally rich habitats such as forests. Forest-affiliated bats, in turn, are at risk of colliding with the rotor blades. Due to the legal protection of bats in Europe, it is imperative to restrict the operation of wind turbines to periods of low bat activity to avoid collisions. However, bats have also been observed to avoid wind turbines over several hundred meters distance, . . .

Forest bat activity declines with increasing wind speed in proximity of operating wind turbines #DEU: [Abstract] The increasing use of onshore wind energy is leading to an increased deployment of wind turbines in structurally rich habitats such as forests. Forest-affiliated bats, in turn, are at risk of colliding with the rotor blades. Due to the legal protection of bats in Europe, it is imperative to restrict the operation of wind turbines to periods of low bat activity to avoid collisions. However, bats have also been observed to avoid wind turbines over several hundred meters distance, . . .

Forest bat activity declines with increasing wind speed in proximity of operating wind turbines #DEU: [Abstract] The increasing use of onshore wind energy is leading to an increased deployment of wind turbines in structurally rich habitats such as forests. Forest-affiliated bats, in turn, are at risk of colliding with the rotor blades. Due to the legal protection of bats in Europe, it is imperative to restrict the operation of wind turbines to periods of low bat activity to avoid collisions. However, bats have also been observed to avoid wind turbines over several hundred meters distance, . . .

It's not just about harnessing renewable energy; it's about shaping a legacy for future generations. https://ow.ly/bZIh50QJUQE #HydroPower #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #PumpedStorageHydro

Wind farm uncover insect secrets. ScottishPower Renewables’ Whitelee Windfarm has joined an initiative studying the genetic diversity of one million flying insects across the UK – the project aims to uncover potentially undescribed species. #netzero #renewableenergy #windfarm #windenergy #renewables #climatechange #climatesolutions

(archive: 2024) Forest bat activity declines with increasing wind speed in proximity of operating wind turbines #DEU: [posted 2024] [Abstract] The increasing use of onshore wind energy is leading to an increased deployment of wind turbines in structurally rich habitats such as forests. Forest-affiliated bats, in turn, are at risk of colliding with the rotor blades. Due to the legal protection of bats in Europe, it is imperative to restrict the operation of wind turbines to periods of low bat activity to avoid collisions. However, bats have also been observed to avoid wind turbines over several hundred meters distance, . . . #windpower #windenergy