Wind energy and environmental impacts of wind turbine projects

Abstract: My goal in writing this paper was to become more familiar with with wind farm planning and its relationship to the landscape, as a strong and bold intervention in the existing landscape. I examined some of the side effects of onshore wind farms in general, By studying different research on the effects of wind turbines on the surrounding key species such as humans, terrestrial mammals, bats and birds. Which can be dangerous in some cases. Then by putting them together from a landscape perspective with the time aspects of the life of the turbines starting with the manufacture, transportation, installation, operation and ending with dismantling. And discussing how to avoid the negative effect through proper project planning. To give a comprehensive view of the problem and to work on a sustainable wind energy project. We aspire to have clean electricity without the use of fossil fuels and their negative effects on the climate and thus the landscape. However, we want to do this in a way that does not harm the environment in general or biodiversity in particular. Wind energy is one of the most effective ways to reduce these negative effects. Research findings are primarily based on literature reviews and in addition to simulation programs (Simscale) when studying wind resources and their effects. And (Revit) when studying the movement of the sun and the effects of wind turbine shadows. Additionally, I added diagram drawings that will be the highlight of my thesis write-up and used them as a reward for a hard day of work.