CX-101046 Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Detection and Deterrent System in Reducing Golden Eagle Fatalities at Operational Wind Facilities

Award Number: DE-EE0007883CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.2, B3.3Wind Energy Technologies OfficeLocation(s): WAOffice: Golden Field Office

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January 18, 2018
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Award Number: DE-EE0007883
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.2, B3.3
Wind Energy Technologies Office
Location(s): WA
Office(s): Golden Field Office

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide funding to American Wind Wildlife Institute (AWWI) to evaluate the effectiveness of the DTBird System in minimizing the risk of golden eagles colliding with wind turbines.  The DTBird system is an automated system for bird monitoring and mortality mitigation for wind turbines.