Reviewing the ecological impacts of offshore wind farms
Ibon Galparsoro, Iratxe Menchaca, Joxe Mikel Garmendia, Ángel Borja, Ana D. Maldonado, Gregório Iglesias, Juan Bald
Abstract
Abstract Offshore wind energy is widely regarded as one of the most credible sources for increasing renewable energy production towards a resilient and decarbonised energy supply. However, current expectations for the expansion of energy production from offshore wind may lead to significant environmental impacts. Assessing ecological risks to marine ecosystems from electricity production from wind is both timely and vital. It will support the adoption of management measures that minimize impacts and the environmental sustainability of the offshore wind energy sector.
Topics & Concepts
Offshore wind powerSustainabilityRenewable energyProduction (economics)Submarine pipelineEnvironmental scienceWind powerEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental impact assessmentNatural resource economicsBusinessEcologyOceanographyEconomicsGeologyMacroeconomicsBiologyCoastal and Marine ManagementArctic and Russian Policy StudiesMarine and fisheries research