Influences of Wind and Solar Energy on Wildlife
Influences of Wind and Solar Energy on Wildlife
We answers questions on the effects of wind and solar energy development on fish and wildlife and their associated ecosystems. Research projects include the development of tools and techniques for avoiding, reducing, and monitoring the impacts of wind and solar energy development to birds, bats, and other wildlife.
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Renewables-Wildlife Solutions Initiative
The USGS is leading a multi-disciplinary team with members from government, academia, non-profits, and industry, to generate science to inform resolution of wildlife-related issues that can impede development and operations of wind and solar energy facilities.
A Generalized Estimator for Estimating Bird and Bat Mortality at Renewable Energy Facilities - GenEst
GenEst - One estimator for accurate bird and bat fatality estimates
Statistical Tools for Wind and Solar Energy Development and Operations
Solar and wind power development is increasing exponentially in the United States. However, these energy sources may affect wildlife, either directly from collisions with the turbine blades or photovoltaic arrays or indirectly from loss of habitat and migration routes. An important component to understanding the effects of these renewable energy projects on wildlife is accurate and precise...
Interaction Between Alternative Energy Development and Raptors
Energy production has become essential for modern society. At the same time, this process can have negative effects on wildlife and ecosystems. It is in the best interest of society and the environment to understand these effects and to manage and mitigate for them. Our team focuses on measuring how energy development influences birds of prey and learning how to minimize impacts.
Golden Eagles and Renewable Energy Development in the Western U.S.
Development of wind-power and solar facilities is expected to increase dramatically in areas occupied by golden eagles in the western U.S. Renewable energy development in areas used by golden eagles poses a unique challenge to natural resource managers because of this species’ vulnerability to collisions with wind turbines and sensitivity to changes in human land-use.
Effects of Wind and Solar Energy Development on Wildlife
This research theme informs adaptive management and siting decsions in relation to bats at wind and solar power-generation facilities.