Environmental impact of wind energy

Saidur, R.; Rahim, N.A.; Islam, Md. Rashidul; Solangi, K.H.

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2011.02.024

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“…A commonly used counter argument about the effects of wind farms on birds is the statement that the impact is minor; other factors such as hunters, vehicles and electricity transmission kill a much larger number of birds [62,63]. Although not false, the argument masks the reality that the threat posed by wind farms is not insignificant [9].…”

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Key criteria for sustainable wind energy planning—lessons from an institutional perspective on the impact assessment literature

Thygesen

Agarwal

2014

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Citation for the version of the work held in 'OpenAIR@RGU"NOTICE: this is the author's version of a work that was accepted for publication in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, [VOL 39, November 2014 Abstract 1 : An increasing number of researchers stress the importance of the national planning institution's role with respect to promoting an "effective" decision-making process in terms of bringing about sustainable energy. Impact assessment (IA) procedures are seen as having strong potential in supporting environmentally conscious energy production. This article discusses criteria for sustainable wind power planning and compares the centralised planning systems for wind energy in two countries -Norway and Scotland -as illustrating cases. We ask the following: What key criteria should be present to secure sustainable wind energy planning, and what are the critical institutional conditions to fulfil these criteria? A review of relevant IA literature reveals four key criteria for promoting sustainable wind planning: (i) clear and integrated political priorities, (ii) stakeholder involvement, (iii) strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and (iv) stringent permission and assessment requirements. We also determined that critical institutional conditions exist that effectively promote sustainable energy production: (a) coordinated energy policy institutions, (b) legitimate planning procedures, (c) that SEAs are followed in the decision-making process and (d) statutory planning regulations.

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Section: The Future Sustainability Of Wind Energymentioning

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Key criteria for sustainable wind energy planning—lessons from an institutional perspective on the impact assessment literature

Thygesen

Agarwal

2014

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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“…For a lightning discharge, the resulting large current and/or voltage fluctuations can temporarily disrupt or permanently damage parts or components of the power supply chain [5][6][7]. The most common scenario is a direct or indirect strike on exposed transmission cables, with the consequence of switchgears and relays tripping.…”

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Lightning monitoring system for sustainable energy supply: A review

Sidik¹,

Shahroom²,

Salam³

et al. 2015

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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“…Os parques eólicos são projetos industriais que apresentam condições adequadas para se alcançar uma boa integração ambiental, respeitando as taxas de renovação dos recursos naturais, sendo identificados como instalações limpas, não poluentes, sem graves consequências sobre o ambiente e são independentes de combustíveis fósseis para produzir energia elétrica (Saidur et al, 2011).…”

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“…Além das aves de grande porte, as espécies de hábitos noturnos ou que voam nas primeiras e últimas horas do dia possuem maior risco de colisão contra os aerogeradores (NWCC, 2000;Hunt, 2002;Larsen & Clausen, 2002;Langston & Pullan, 2002;Barrios & Rodriguez, 2004). Aliado a isso, é de relevante importância considerar os impactos cumulativos causados pela presença de vários parques eólicos numa mesma região (Langston & Pullan, 2002), e aqueles oriundos da perda de habitat natural decorrente da implantação das estradas de acesso e linhas de transmissão (Saidur et al, 2011).…”

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Composição e dinâmica da avifauna da usina eólica da praia da Pedra do Sal, Delta do Parnaíba, Piauí, Brasil

Guzzi

Gomes

Santos

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Iheringia, Sér. Zool.

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ABSTRACT. Composition and dynamics of birds of the wind farm of the beach of the Pedra do Sal, Delta do Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil. The impact of wind farms on birds is one of the least studied themes in Brazil, which contrasts with the importance of this new source of renewable energy. The present study aimed to characterize the composition and ecological dynamics of species of resident and migratory birds present in the area of Wind farm of the Pedra do Sal, in Parnaíba, state of Piauí. The study was developed through thirty-three samples distributed in two complete seasonal cycles (September 2011 to August 2013, by the method of point counts disposed at the base of each wind turbine. We recorded 6,843 contacts of birds belonging to 67 species in 22 families and 13 orders, and the species with the highest number of contacts was the Charadrius collaris Vieillot, 1818. The predominant trophic categories were the insectivorous birds (18 species) followed by birds that feed on aquatic invertebrates (17 species). The majority of birds recorded is from aquatic environments. During the development of this study, no collisions between birds and wind turbines were recorded. KEYWORDS.Abundance, ecology, migration, seasonal abundance, shorebirds. RESUMO.O impacto dos parques eólicos sobre as aves é um dos temas menos estudados no Brasil, o que contrasta com a importância dessa nova fonte de energia renovável. O presente estudo buscou caracterizar a composição e dinâmica ecológica das espécies de aves residentes e migratórias presentes na área da Usina Eólica da Pedra do Sal, em Parnaíba, Estado do Piauí. O estudo foi desenvolvido por meio de trinta e três amostragens distribuídas em dois ciclos sazonais completos (setembro de 2011 a agosto de 2013), através do método do ponto de escuta, dispostos na base de cada um dos aerogeradores. Foram registrados 6.843 contatos de aves pertencentes a 67 espécies distribuídas em 22 famílias e 13 ordens, e a espécie com maior número de contatos foi a batuíra-de-coleira (Charadrius collaris). As categorias tróficas predominantes foram as das aves insetívoras, representadas por 18 espécies, seguidas pelas aves que se alimentam de invertebrados aquáticos (17 espécies). A maioria das aves registradas é de ambiente aquático. Durante o desenvolvimento desse estudo não foram registradas colisões entre as aves e os aerogeradores.

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Environmental impact of wind energy

Cited by 493 publications

References 21 publications

Key criteria for sustainable wind energy planning—lessons from an institutional perspective on the impact assessment literature

Key criteria for sustainable wind energy planning—lessons from an institutional perspective on the impact assessment literature

Lightning monitoring system for sustainable energy supply: A review

Composição e dinâmica da avifauna da usina eólica da praia da Pedra do Sal, Delta do Parnaíba, Piauí, Brasil

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