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George Phillips wrote:I think there is a compromise - which is what should be proposed (and at a minimum demanded) for the project to proceed..............
Based on discussions I had at NSS/ICS in Kerrville, most (>90%??) of the wind turbine bat kills happen under low wind conditions - when insects are active and bats are actively seeking them - I guess neither like to fly when it's windy - which makes sense - nature tends to conserve her energy to ensure survival.
The turbines don't produce much power under low wind conditions - it's simply opportunitistic power generation.
So why not put a anemometer on each turbine and have it wired to a simple logic that stops (brakes) the turbine blades under low wind speeds?
Seems like it would be a win-win for the wind turbine developer and the bats...........now about that viewshed.
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