Wind Turbine Bird Threat Overstated, Study Suggests
The growth of wind power, if undertaken with reasonable care, should pose no risk to any particular bird species in Canada, according to a new peer-reviewed study. The study also suggests that highly publicized bird mortality figures out of the U.S. and Europe could be on the high side.
“Canadian Estimate of Bird Mortality Due to Collisions and Direct Habitat Loss Associated with Wind Turbine Developments” was one of several studiesundertaken as part of special issue of the journal Avian Conservation & Ecology that focused on the impact of human activities on the mortality of birds in Canada.
The researchers did find that, on average, a wind turbine in Canada results in 8.2 bird deaths per year, and they estimated that a 10-fold increase in installed wind capacity in the next 10-15 years “could lead to direct mortality of approximately 233,000 birds/year, and displacement of 57,000 pairs” resulting from habitat loss.
But the researchers put those numbers in perspective:
[T]hese values are likely much lower than those from collisions with some other anthropogenic sources such as windows, vehicles, or towers, or habitat loss due to many other forms of development. Species composition data suggest that < 0.2% of the population of any species is currently affected by mortality or displacement from wind turbine development. Therefore, population level impacts are unlikely, provided that highly sensitive or rare habitats, as well as concentration areas for species at risk, are avoided.
Meteodyn to acquire MIGAL-S CFD code and exclusivity usage
Meteodyn and Michel Ferry R&D consulting today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Meteodyn will acquire MIGAL-S solver source code and exclusivity usage. The transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies.
ANP to present at the 2nd Annual LatAm HSE in Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals and Energy
ANP supports 2nd Annual LatAm HSE in Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals and Energy
Tollgrade's LightHouse® Platform Wins Award from Fierce Energy
Tollgrade's LightHouse® Platform Wins "Substation Automation and Distribution Automation" Award from Fierce Energy. Innovation Competition
Esteemed panel from Midwest Energy Cooperative, National Grid and San Diego Gas and Electric Select Tollgrade as the Winner in Two High-Growth Segments Driving.
Find Solar Panels for Sale Online to make the Best Buying Decision
Find solar panels for sale via the internet to save money.
Advanced Energy Solar Energy at SPI 2013: Showcasing New Three-Phase String Inverter
At this year's Solar Power International, Advanced Energy, Solar Energy will feature its new three-phase string inverter, the AE 3TL. In addition, field applications engineer John Foster will discuss advanced power controls as part of the Integration with Utilities speaking program.
Power Play in Texas Energy Markets at Texas Renewables 2013
Shoulder to Shoulder in an "All-of-the-Above" Texas Energy Market
New Report Shows Importance of Expanding Solar Heating and Cooling
Today, approximately 44 percent of American energy consumption is attributable to heating and cooling.
Power Play in Texas Energy Markets at Texas Renewables 2013
Shoulder to Shoulder in an "All-of-the-Above" Texas Energy Market
Scotland's renewables industry displaces record amount of CO2
New figures from the UK Government have shown that more than 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions were displaced by renewable electricity generation in Scotland – up by almost a quarter from the previous year.
10,000 Solar panels per day required to achieve Saudi Government goal
The time is ripe for local and international businesses to get involved in the Saudi PV market.
Solar Decathlon 2013 Kicks Off Today, Solar-Powered Houses Open to Public at Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California
Collegiate Teams Showcase Affordable, Energy-Efficient Houses in Global Competition
ACADEMY'S SOLAR PROJECT CAN CUT DEMAND ON NATIONAL GRID TO ZERO
A leading UK academy which has ensured it is top of the class for renewable energy is opening its doors to schools and colleges across the UK to demonstrate how they can benefit too.
Save the Planet - 5-th Conference and Exhibition on Waste Management, Recycling, Environment
Keeping pace with the market trends and demand ‘Save the Planet' Conference and Exhibition encourages the waste and recycling technology transfer to South-East Europe.
VIVINT SOLAR EXPANDS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRESENCE INTO ORANGE COUNTY
Second Largest U.S. Solar Installer to Open Regional Office and Hire 60 Employees to Offer Homeowners Lower Cost Energy
Marking Launch with Team of Volunteers at DOE Solar Decathlon
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