A modeling framework for biodiversity assessment in renewable energy development: A case study on European bats and wind turbines

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 211, P. 115323 - 115323

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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Bat tracking across Europe

Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 387(6729), P. 25 - 26

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

New technology answers questions about the seasonal migration of bats.

Language: Английский

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The trans-european catchment area of common noctule bats killed by wind turbines in France

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Jan. 9, 2025

Wind turbines used to combat climate change pose a green-green dilemma when endangered and protected wildlife species are killed by collisions with rotating blades. Here, we investigated the geographic origin of bats wind along an east-west transect in France determine spatial extent this conflict Western Europe. We analysed stable hydrogen isotopes fur keratin 60 common noctule (Nyctalus noctula) during summer migration four regions predict their using models based on precipitation isoscapes. first separated migratory from regional individuals isotope ratios local bats. Across all regions, 71.7% noctules were 28.3% distant origin, latter being predominantly females northeastern observed higher proportion western sites compared eastern sites. Our study suggests that wind-turbine-related losses may impact breeding populations across whole Europe, confirming highly vulnerable effective conservation measures, such as temporary curtailment turbine operation, should be mandatory protect them colliding blades turbines.

Language: Английский

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Wind turbines displace bats from drinking sites

Biological Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 302, P. 110968 - 110968

Published: Jan. 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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Co‐Benefits From Species‐Level Conservation Contribute to Multilateral Environmental Agreement Targets

Conservation Letters, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

ABSTRACT Conservation investments do not operate within a zero‐sum paradigm, but instead provide opportunities for co‐benefits across sustainable development and conservation goals. Recognizing the interconnectedness of efforts socioenvironmental systems can amplify support actions, ultimately creating additional social, ecological, economic sectors. As an ecologically diverse taxonomic group with broad needs, we explore how conserving bats contributes to both biodiversity society's social needs. We align bat goals Global Biodiversity Framework targets their contribution United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The benefits targeted actions extend beyond species‐level preservation bat‐derived ecosystem services, encompassing broader contributions global sustainability Our findings underscore potential generate positive outcomes multiple sectors, fostering resilience systems.

Language: Английский

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Tree-volume and forest age increase bat species diversity in boreal urban landscape

Landscape Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 40(1)

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

Abstract Context Given the rate at which humankind is changing habitats, it essential to understand its impact on surrounding nature and biota. The intensification of human activities fragmentation forested habitats now affect many taxonomic groups, such as bats, are largely dependent forests (e.g. roosting sites feeding areas). Northern Europe generally considered very but intensive land-use changes, caused by urbanization forestry, contribute forest loss biodiversity. Land-use changes classified biggest threats for especially in boreal zone, these environmental not yet known a sufficient level. Objectives We explored how bats (species occurrences activity) were influenced forestry urbanization, landscape variables (tree volume, percentage deciduous trees, vicinity water bodies built Methods used bioacoustic dataset from Finnish capital area (20 × 20 km, 51 sites) recorded during summer season (May – September) evaluate different habitat classes (old forest, young economical rural area, suburban urban) influence activity species richness across this region. Hierarchical Modelling Species Communities (HMSC) approach characterize responses species. investigated with two models: one focusing second relative activity. Results Our findings indicate distinct pattern, highest old forests, followed gradual decline increased intensity. Species-specific evident both presence Most showed negative either their or Key further underscored species-specific variations conditions. Additionally, our study observed temporal dynamics, revealing bats’ active season. Conclusion sheds light complex dynamics diverse landscapes, emphasizing crucial role specific factors conservation. Old natural emerge vital while pose challenges highlighting need continuous monitoring strategic conservation actions.

Language: Английский

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Pre-Filtering SCADA Data for Enhanced Machine Learning-Based Multivariate Power Estimation in Wind Turbines

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 410 - 410

Published: Feb. 22, 2025

Data generated during the shutdown or start-up processes of wind turbines, particularly in complex conditions such as offshore environments, often accumulate low-wind-speed region, leading to reduced multivariate power estimation accuracy. Therefore, developing efficient filtering methods is crucial improving data quality and model performance. This paper proposes a novel method that integrates control strategies variable-speed, variable-pitch maximum-power point tracking (MPPT) pitch angle control, with statistical distribution characteristics derived from supervisory acquisition (SCADA). First, thresholds for rotor speed are determined based on SCADA distribution, effect visualized. Subsequently, sliding window technique employed secondary confirmation potential outliers, enabling further anomaly detection (AD). Finally, performance validated using two turbine datasets machine learning algorithms, results compared without filtering. The demonstrate proposed significantly enhances accuracy estimation, proving its effectiveness turbines operating diverse environments.

Language: Английский

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Mapping bird and bat assemblage vulnerability for predicting wind energy impact

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 380, P. 124961 - 124961

Published: March 29, 2025

Language: Английский

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Long‐haul flights and migratory routes of a nectar‐feeding bat

Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 106(4)

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The state of the bats in North America

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 1541(1), P. 115 - 128

Published: Oct. 15, 2024

Abstract The world's rich diversity of bats supports healthy ecosystems and important ecosystem services. Maintaining biological systems requires prompt identification threats to biodiversity immediate action protect species, which for wide‐ranging bat species that span geopolitical boundaries warrants international coordination. Anthropogenic forces drive the throughout North America world. We conducted an expert elicitation assess status 153 in Canada, United States, Mexico. used assessment determine conservation status, highest impact threats, recent population trends these species. found 53% American have moderate very high risk extinction next 15 years. varied with country, four IUCN threat categories had greatest overall impacts: Climate Change, Problematic Species (including disease), Agriculture, Energy Production. Experts estimated 90% assessed decreasing over past years, demonstrating need action. Although state is concerning, we identify can be addressed through internationally collaborative, proactive, protective actions support recovery resilience

Language: Английский

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