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Impacts of wind energy on environment: A review

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 01 Sep 2015 United Kingdom Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, volume 49, pages 437-443 (issn: 1364-0321,

Authors: Shifeng Wang; Sicong Wang;

doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.04.137

Impacts of wind energy on environment: A review

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Abstract

Abstract Wind power is increasingly being used worldwide as an important contribution to renewable energy. The development of wind power may lead to unexpected environmental impacts. This paper systematically reviews the available evidence on the impacts of wind energy on environments in terms of noise pollution, bird and bat fatalities, greenhouse gas emissions, and land surface impacts. We conclude that wind energy has an important role to play in future energy generation, but more effort should be devoted to studying the overall environmental impacts of wind power, so that society can make informed decisions when weighing the advantages and disadvantages of particular wind power development.

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	citations This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	175
	popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.	Top 1%
	influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	Top 10%
	impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.	Top 10%