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Wind of Change: Mapping Wind Energy Growth and Multi-Species Vulnerability in Sardinia, Mediterranean
Author: Costantino, Chiara; et al.
ABSTRACT: The rapid expansion of wind energy across the Mediterranean region calls for more advanced tools to assess and mitigate its impacts on biodiversity. In this study, we present an innovative approach combining 13-year satellite imagery analysis and ecological modelling to assess the spatiotemporal overlap between wind energy development and habitat suitability for multiple vulnerable raptor species. We reconstructed a spatio-temporal trajectory of wind turbine distribution using high-resolution satellite images, meaning we quantified how and where turbines were installed over . . .
More »Which future for the Red Kite Milvus milvus in Sardinia? An analysis of the future scenario of developing wind farms
Author: de Rosa, Davide; et al.
Capsule: Red Kite populations in Sardinia are very small but show a strong spatial overlap with current and planned wind energy infrastructure, highlighting a conservation concern. Aims: To assess the status of the Red Kite population in Sardinia and evaluate the potential conflict between its distribution and the development of wind energy. Methods: Breeding populations were surveyed through road transects, while wintering numbers were assessed with coordinated roost counts. Spatial overlap with operational and planned wind farms was analysed using . . .
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Implementation of the issue of noise from wind turbines at low frequencies
Author: Marini, Martino; et al.
ABSTRACT— The enduring energy scenario leads to further promote the development of the exploitation of renewable energy sources. Recent European standards have been defining a path to reach in 2050 a level of decarbonization lower of 80% compared to 1990. Wind farms have been growing quickly for [the] last decade with individual wind turbines getting larger and larger. In addition to the benefits of containing greenhouse gas emissions and restraining the use of depletable resources, drawbacks have also appeared due . . .
More »Seismic noise by wind farms: A case study from the Virgo Gravitational Wave Observatory, Italy
Author: Saccorotti, Gilberto; Piccinini, Davide; Cauchie, Léna; and Fiori, Irene
[Abstract] We present analyses of the noise wave field in the vicinity of Virgo, the Italian–French gravitational wave observatory located close to Pisa, Italy, with special reference to the vibrations induced by a nearby wind farm. The spectral contribution of the wind turbines is investigated using (1) onsite measurements, (2) correlation of spectral amplitudes with wind speed, (3) directional properties determined via multichannel measurements, and (4) attenuation of signal amplitude with distance. Among the different spectral peaks thus discriminated, the . . .
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