The threat posed to birds by wind turbines has long been debated. A wind farm being built off Finland’s west coast will feature a new system designed to limit the danger — potentially setting a new standard for future wind power facilities in the country. The 11-turbine maritime wind farm to open next summer on Tahkoluoto Island … Continue reading Wind turbines aims to limit harm to birds
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Birds and wind energy
I write to clear up mischaracterizations made by a commentary published online in the PG’s PowerSource section (“Linowes: Bird Mortality: Big Wind on the Defense,” Oct. 22) regarding a recently published study on bird mortality at wind energy facilities. The study in question was published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal PLOS ONE and was conducted … Continue reading Birds and wind energy
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Wind Turbines Kill Around 300,000 Birds Annually, House Cats Around 3,000,000,000
Wind turbines kill between 214,000 and 368,000 birds annually — a small fraction compared with the estimated 6.8 million fatalities from collisions with cell and radio towers and the 1.4 billion to 3.7 billion deaths from cats, according to the peer-reviewed study by two federal scientists and the environmental consulting firm West Inc. “We estimate that on … Continue reading Wind Turbines Kill Around 300,000 Birds Annually, House Cats Around 3,000,000,000
Continue readingBirds Collision with Wind Turbines at Wind Energy Facilities
Small passerines, sometimes referred to as perching birds or songbirds, are the most abundant bird group in the United States (US) and Canada, and the most common among bird fatalities caused by collision with turbines at wind energy facilities. We used data compiled from 116 studies conducted in the US and Canada to estimate the … Continue reading Birds Collision with Wind Turbines at Wind Energy Facilities
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Wind turbines kill fewer birds than do cats, cell towers
Wind turbines kill far fewer birds in North America than do cats or collisions with cell towers, says a study out Monday. As wind power expands in the United States, critics often blame giant turbine blades for bird deaths. What’s billed as the most comprehensive analysis ever of these fatalities says birds face far greater … Continue reading Wind turbines kill fewer birds than do cats, cell towers
Continue readingWind farm operators also are seeking ways to reduce bird collisions
As wind power become more and more commonplace, one frequently hears about the dangers that wind turbines pose to birds. Multiple studies have looked at bird mortality due to collisions with these wind turbines. Indeed, estimates are that from 150,000 and 300,000 birds fall victim to wind turbines each year and with increasing numbers of … Continue reading Wind farm operators also are seeking ways to reduce bird collisions
Continue readingSerial Bird Killers? The True Toll of Infamous Wind Turbines
Pity the birds. As if cats weren’t bad enough, humans have invented all sorts of torture devices for our winged friends. We’ve paved over their nesting sites to make room for Olive Gardens and have broken up their skyscapes with glass buildings and radio towers. Then came the most infamous bird killer of all: the … Continue reading Serial Bird Killers? The True Toll of Infamous Wind Turbines
Continue readingWind power for humans and wildlife
Wind turbines, an excellent source of renewable energy, are better for the environment but bad news for wildlife. Although they are noisy and aesthetically unpleasing, wind power is gaining prominence as one of the best forms of renewable energy. Studies suggest that a large wind turbine can generate enough energy to power 600 US homes. … Continue reading Wind power for humans and wildlife
Continue readingVestas establishes its first wind energy assembly facility in Brazil
The wind power assembly facility is expected to start operations in Q4 2011 to satisfy the needs of the wind farm project pipeline in Brazil.
Continue readingToyota, Tesla to build electric vehicles RAV4 in Ontario, Canada
Toyota and Tesla Motors have announced that their electric car with lithium ion batteries RAV4 SUV will be built at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) facility in Woodstock, Ontario (Canada) beginning in 2012.
Continue readingConnection between Solar Energy and Water Use
Meeting this standard with a combination of concentrated and distributed solar power will require local water resources but will present fewer environmental problems than other energy sources tend to create.
Continue readingChina aims for 10 GW solar energy capacity in 2015
China’s overall solar power capacity will reach 10 gigawatts by 2015, said an official with China’s National Energy Administration.
Continue readingSolar energy to become cheaper
A photovoltaic panel production line in Jiangsu province. China had solar power projects totaling 300 megawatts, at the end of 2010, after starting two pilot projects in the past two years.
Continue readingCounting wind power’s rural economic benefits
Wind energy has transformed rural Sherman County, OR, according to a story in today’s New York Times by Lee van der Voo.
Continue readingGeorgia Power Paves the Way for Electric Vehicles
Before arriving home with an electric car, customers will need to decide how often and quickly they will need to charge their vehicles and the electricity rate plan that best suits their lifestyle.
Continue readingWind energy leaders testify to House panel on need for workable rules to develop wind power and protect wildlife
The land-based wind turbines witnesses also focused on “unworkable” rules recently proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that threaten hundreds of wind farm plants.
Continue readingThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) backs solar energy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is backing a drive to increase solar energy capacity in Asia-Pacific by six-fold to 3,000 megawatts by 2013.
Continue readingDevelopment of offshore wind energy in China
A Sinovel made 6 MW wind turbines, fresh off the production line, can be used in onshore, offshore and inter-tidal wind farm plantss, Tao Gang, vice-president of Sinovel Wind Group Co. Ltd. said Monday.
Continue readingElectric vehicles are safe
First 100% electric car with lithium ion batteries ever awarded five stars. Nissan LEAF proves that electric cars can achieve the same safety levels as traditional cars.
Continue readingDeWind Co announces wind turbines agreement with Wind Energy Institute of Canada
The WEICan 10 MW wind farm site is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2011.
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