We have provided data science and statistical analysis services to the Australian Wind Energy Industry from 2004. This includes statistical methods, models and advice throughout all stages of the wind farm lifecycle; from pre-approvals, BBAMP plan design and operational monitoring.
Our wind farm research work has been published in the Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, New Zealand Journal of Zoology, and Wildlife Society Bulletin. Our research has also been presented at industry and research conferences in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
Recently, we published a review and analysis of post-construction monitoring data from Victoria. The results represent the first set of multi-site, regional bird and bat mortality estimates from Australian wind turbines. For the first time, we can estimate the per-turbine mortality for individual species, and compare the incidence of collision for different species. We can also demonstrate the impact of different sized turbine on bird and bat mortality. These results are the first step towards a regional understanding of the cumulative impact of turbines collisions on specific local species.
We presented the work at the 13th Wind and Wildlife Research meeting. Download the paper or browse the slide summary using the form on the right.