Active wind turbine control aims to cut bird deaths by 80%

Active wind turbine control aims to cut bird deaths by 80%
It’s hard to ascertain how many birds fly into the spinning blades of wind turbines and die as a result – and indeed, the topic is…

Active control of wind turbine speed can lead to fewer bird strikes

Active control of wind turbine speed can lead to fewer bird strikes
Researchers believe that the new technology can reduce collisions by up to 80%. Credit: SINTEF Sound signals, lights, painting the rotor blades, and rapid shutdowns…