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Agri-PV systems

The aim of the research project is to analyse and evaluate the impact of agri-PV systems on nature and landscape, in particular flora, fauna and the landscape, from a nature conservation perspective.…

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A combine harvester harvesting under an elevated Agri-PV system.

Agrivoltaics and nature conservation

Agrivoltaics – ground-mounted photovoltaics – play a key role in the expansion of renewable energies. In addition to the prevailing low-mounted solar farms, whose acreages are withdrawn from…

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Mähdrescher arbeitet unter aufgeständerter PV-Anlage

Assessment of the impact of new generation wind turbines on birds and bats

The technical development in the wind power industry is constantly advancing with an increasing number of new turbine types. Therefore, the conflict potential for nature conservation must also be…

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Red kite flying in front of a rotor blade

BiogasNatur

Based on a study of specific areas in several sample regions, the technical and economic options for an environmentally compatible utilisation of biogas from a nature conservation angle were assessed…

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View of a biogas plant

EKNA – Environmental impacts of underground cables and options for an environmentally-compatible transmission route design

Underground cables as an alternative to overhead transmission lines are increasingly under discussion. The project examines the effects of different extra-high voltage underground cable systems on…

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Energy concepts and nature conservation

Although the extent of renewable energies has so far only covered a relatively minor proportion of the total energy requirement in Germany (approx. 14.6% of final energy consumption), in places…

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An aerial view of the municipality of Bollewick, a solar and a biogas plant can be seen.

Floating PV I – nature conservation impacts

PV systems on artificial and heavily modified water bodies also serve to implement the EEG (§ 36 WHG). The first systems have gone into operation on artificial stillwaters, although the nature…

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Ein Feld schwimmender Solarmodule auf einem See

Floating PV II - Investigation nature conservation effects still waters

The research projects focuses on the ecological effects of floating photovoltaic systems (FPV systems) on artificial or heavily modified bodies of water. The aim is to assess the effects on species,…

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Landscape, protected areas and renewables

The research project investigates the management potential for site protection with particular emphasis on protected landscape areas. Particular attention was given to the scope for controlling the…

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 A sign: Landscape conservation area

National natural landscapes and renewable energies

The project examined the question of what could constitute an ecologically sustainable energy transition in nature parks and biosphere reserves. Nature parks and biosphere reserves, as components of…

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[Translate to English:] Landscape with maize field
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