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Objective:
We examined whether autonomic flexibility to experimentally presented stressors is reduced in somatic symptom disorder (SSD) as this would point to reduced vagal control as a proposed indicator of emotion regulation deficits.
Method:
In this experimental study, the influence of health-related and social stressors on subjective and physiological reactivity was investigated in 29 subjects with SSD without any medical condition SSD(mc−), 33 subjects with SSD with medical condition SSD(mc+) and 32 healthy controls at the age from 18 to 70 years. Self-report and physiological variables were measured before and after/during stressor exposure, using state ratings of symptom intensity, disability, tension and mood, heart rate (HR), and heart rate variability (HRV).
Results:
Overall, the tension increased and the mood worsened after exposure to stressors compared to pre-exposure. Compared to HC, the two SSD groups showed higher symptom intensity, disability, tension and worse mood. The SSD(mc−) group revealed higher HR than HC (p = .012, d = −0.77). Compared to pre-exposure, symptom impairment increased after social stressor exposure in SSD(mc−) (p < .001, d = 1.36). HRV-root mean square of successive differences (RMSSD) only decreased in HC during exposure (p = .003, d = −1.09), not in the SSD groups. The two SSD groups did not differ in their reactivity to stressors.
Conclusion:
HRV in SSD, seems to respond less flexibly to stressors, potentially reflecting overall physiological disturbance through reduced parasympathetic influence on HR. Stress reactivity in SSD(mc−) and SSD(mc+) do not seem to differ.
Auswirkungen des Zinsanstiegs auf das Verhalten von Immobilieninvestoren und Projektentwicklern.
(2024)
The Educational Journal of Renewable Energy Short Reviews (EduJRESR, formally published as ‘EGU Journal of Renewable Energy Short Reviews’) is a teaching project rather than a regular scientific journal.
To publish in this journal, it is a premise to take part in the master course wind power, hydro power and biomass usage at the department of Energy, Building Services and Environmental Engineering of the Münster University of Applied Sciences.
Students receive an equivalent of 2.5 credit points (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System – ECTS) for their engagement in the course and for publishing a short review article of at most 3 000 words in this periodical. The publication process closely mimics the typical publication procedure of a regular journal.
The peer-review process, however, is conducted within the group of course-participants.
Although being just an exercise, we think that publishing the outcome of this course in a citable manner is not only promoting the motivation of our students, but may also be a helpful source of introductory information for researchers and practitioners in the field of renewable energies. We encourage students to write their articles in English, but this is not mandatory. The reader will thus find a few articles in German language.
To further encourage students practicing English writing, perfect grammar is not part of the assessment.
We especially thank our students for working with LATEX on Overleaf, although LATEX is new to some of them. In this way, the editorial workload was reduced to a minimum. We also thank our students for sharing their work under the creative commons attribution licence (CC-BY). We appreciate their contribution to scientific information, being available to every person of the world, almost without barriers. We also thank the corresponding authors and publishers of the cited work, for granting permission.
Meanwhile, renewable energy sources such as hydropower, solar and wind energy and biomass are increasingly being used to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and thus counteract the ongoing global warming. However, these are also associated with environmental impacts. To that effect, this article takes a closer look at tidal power plants, which are classified as hydroelectric power plants, by conducting a systematic literature review. The results show that the strength and form of the environmental impact depends on the specific location and type of plant. Tidal power plants have an impact on the habitats of marine animals and thus influence their behavior and population. In addition, the operation of tidal power plants changes the sediment distribution, causes a reduction in current velocities and a change in current direction in the surrounding area and leads to a change in wave height. The construction of the power plants is associated with noise, which primarily causes changes in the behavior of some species. Furthermore, the electromagnetic fields generated can also affect marine life. In order to assess the environmental impact of tidal power plants in comparison to other renewable energies, further studies should focus on the environmental impact of the different technologies in relation to the energy yield.
This article discusses the use of artificial intelligence
in the wind energy industry, particularly in addressing
challenges and optimizing the expansion of renewable
energies in Germany. It highlights the application
of artificial intelligence in wind forecasts and yield
predictions, bird detection, wind turbine and farm
design, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance.
Additionally, it introduces the “WindGISKI”
research project, which aims to use artificial intelligence
to identify new areas for wind turbines. The
project utilizes a neural network to analyze and predict
flight routes, potentially reducing bird mortality.
The document also emphasizes the potential broader
applications of “WindGISKI” in other fields of activity,
such as land use planning and city development.
Overall, it underscores the significant role of artificial
intelligence in addressing challenges in wind energy
and outlines the potential for artificial intelligence
to drive the expansion of renewable energies while
addressing key obstacles.
Wind turbine structures take a major role in the
modern conversion to renewable energy sources and
contribute to the creation of a greener world. In recent
years, the development and installation of wind
turbines have seen rapid growth. However, with the
increasing capacity and size of wind farms worldwide,
there are growing concerns about the safety and reliability
of these installations. Therefore, structural
health monitoring and the detection of damage to
wind turbines have gained considerable importance in
research. Wind turbine blades are particularly susceptible
to various types of damage due to environmental
influences. This article provides an overview of signal
responses, sensors used and non-destructive testing
techniques in the field of damage detection on wind
turbine blades. The intention of the article is to give
an insight into the possibilities of structural health
monitoring and at the same time to point out unsolved
problems in this field.
The preservation of water bodies continuity is fundamental
for aquatic communities, particularly for fish
populations. Various structures impede watercourse
continuity, impacting fish migration and habitat distribution.
Conventional fish passages often fall short
in diverse scenarios, prompting the development of
specialized solutions. This article proposes a criteria
catalog for these special fish passage solutions based
on DWA leaflet DWA-A 509. It discusses the need
for these solutions, presents a selection of specialized
options, and outlines criteria from DWA-M 509, construction
guidelines, and economic perspectives. It
scrutinizes criteria ranging from target fish species to
cost considerations. Three examples, including the
Runserau fish lift, the bristle ramp fish lock, and the
Fishcon sluice, illustrate these specialized solutions,
their functionalities, advantages, and drawbacks. Additionally,
the article compiles criteria from industry
standards and guidelines into a comprehensive evaluation
catalog. The criteria, when applied, assist in the
selection of suitable fish passage solutions based on
specific site conditions and fish species requirements.
This holistic approach aims to optimize fishway selection,
fostering the ecological sustainability of watercourses.
However, this catalog remains dynamic
and open to expansion with evolving research and
practical application, urging further exploration and
validation of these criteria through diverse case studies
and technological advancements in the field.
This study identifies supply options for sustainable urban energy systems, which are robust to external system changes. A multi-criteria optimization model is used to minimize greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and financial costs of a reference system. Sensitivity analyses examine the impact of changing boundary conditions related to GHG emissions, energy prices, energy demands, and population density. Options that align with both financial and emission reduction and are robust to system changes are called “no-regret” options. Options sensitive to system changes are labeled as “potential-risk” options.
There is a conflict between minimizing GHG emissions and financial costs. In the reference case, the emission-optimized scenario enables a reduction of GHG emissions (-93%), but involves higher costs (+160%) compared to the financially-optimized scenario.
No-regret options include photovoltaic systems, decentralized heat pumps, thermal storages, electricity exchange between sub-systems and with higher-level systems, and reducing energy demands through building insulation, behavioral changes, or the decrease of living space per inhabitant. Potential-risk options include solar thermal systems, natural gas technologies, high-capacity battery storages, and hydrogen for building energy supply.
When energy prices rise, financially-optimized systems approach the least-emission system design. The maximum profitability of natural gas technologies was already reached before the 2022 European energy crisis.
Quantum magnetometry based on optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) of nitrogen vacancy centers in diamond nano or microcrystals is a promising technology for sensitive, integrated magnetic-field sensors. Currently, this technology is still cost-intensive and mainly found in research. Here we propose one of the smallest fully integrated quantum sensors to date based on nitrogen vacancy (NV) centers in diamond microcrystals. It is an extremely cost-effective device that integrates a pump light source, photodiode, microwave antenna, filtering and fluorescence detection. Thus, the sensor offers an all-electric interface without the need to adjust or connect optical components. A sensitivity of 28.32nT/Hz−−−√ and a theoretical shot noise limited sensitivity of 2.87 nT/Hz−−−√ is reached. Since only generally available parts were used, the sensor can be easily produced in a small series. The form factor of (6.9 × 3.9 × 15.9) mm3 combined with the integration level is the smallest fully integrated NV-based sensor proposed so far. With a power consumption of around 0.1W, this sensor becomes interesting for a wide range of stationary and handheld systems. This development paves the way for the wide usage of quantum magnetometers in non-laboratory environments and technical applications.
Partizipatives Design (PD) ermöglicht den Einbezug von Nutzer:innen in den Entwicklungsprozess digitaler Technologien im Gesundheitswesen. Der Einsatz von PD birgt jedoch Hürden, da theoretische und methodische Entscheidungen zu treffen sind. Oftmals werden diese in Forschungsarbeiten in der Versorgungsforschung nicht hinreichend dargestellt oder begründet. Dies kann zu einer eingeschränkten Bewertbarkeit und Nachvollziehbarkeit der Ergebnisse führen. Der vorliegende Beitrag thematisiert drei Schwerpunkte: Erstens wird ein Überblick über die wesentlichen theoretischen und methodischen Entscheidungen gegeben, die im Rahmen des PD aus Perspektive der Versorgungsforschung getroffen werden müssen. Zweitens werden die damit einhergehenden Herausforderungen aufgezeigt und drittens Erfordernisse für die zukünftige Anwendung und (Weiter-)Entwicklung des PD in der Versorgungsforschung beschrieben.
„Unser Herz ist weit, doch unsere Möglichkeiten sind endlich“ (Kokoska 2023) – ein Zitat des damaligen Bundespräsidenten Joachim Gauck aus dem Jahr 2015, in dem eine große Fluchtbewegung Deutschland erreicht. Grund dafür waren vor allem die tödlichen Kriege in Syrien, im Jemen und in Afghanistan. Gerade durch die Machtübernahme der Terrororganisation IS in Syrien befanden sich 2015 viele Menschen auf der Flucht. Das Zitat von Joachim Gauck stützt auf der Richtlinie 2001/55/EG – „EU Massenstromrichtlinie“, welche aufgrund ihrer EU-weiten
Geltung auch Deutschland betrifft. Sie besagt, dass Menschen, die vor Krieg fliehen, schnell und sicher in Deutschland untergebracht werden können – ohne ein langwieriges Asylverfahren zu durchlaufen. Dabei sollen sie sofortigen Zugang zu medizinischer Grundversorgung
und Sozialleistungen erhalten sowie eine Arbeitserlaubnis. Diese Richtlinie wird trotz der damals brisanten Lage nicht angewandt – bis März 2022.
Als Russland am 24.02.2022 einen Angriffskrieg auf die Ukraine startet, ergibt sich in kürzester Zeit eine Fluchtbewegung aus der Ukraine in die EU. Mit mehr als 1 Million Geflüchteten nimmt Deutschland mehr Menschen aus der Ukraine auf als jedes andere EU-Land (vgl. Zeit Online 2023). In diesem Zuge aktiviert Deutschland erstmalig die EU-Massenstromrichtlinie. Menschen aus der Ukraine wird vorrübergehender Schutz gewährt, Asylverfahren können umgangen werden und von der oben genannten Sonderstellung wird millionenfach Gebrauch gemacht. Auf gesellschaftlicher Ebene zeigt sich eine Willkommenskultur, welche von kurzfristig organisierten Unterstützungsangeboten und Hilfsbereitschaft den ankommenden Menschen gegenüber geprägt ist.
Vom Wiegen wird die Sau nicht fett... Wozu evaluieren wir eigentlich? (QM-Symposium, Münster)
(2024)
KIM: Kaos In der Medizin
(2024)
Die sichere E-Mail-Infrastruktur für Ärzt*innen, Apotheker*innen, Krankenversicherungen und Kliniken in Deutschland, KIM - Kommunikation im Gesundheitswesen - ist mit über 200 Millionen E-Mails in den vergangenen zwei Jahren eine der am meisten genutzten Anwendungen in der Telematikinfrastruktur. Mit dem Ausgeben von S/MIME-Zertifikaten für alle medizinische Beteiligten in Deutschland verspricht KIM sichere Ende-zu-Ende-Verschlüsselung von E-Mails zwischen Heilberufler*innen in ganz Deutschland.
In diesem Paper analysieren wir die KIM-Spezifikation sowie eine beispielhafte KIM-Installation in einer deutschen Zahnarztpraxis. Wir zeigen, dass KIM kryptografisch ein sehr hohes Sicherheitslevel erfüllt, doch in der Verarbeitung der E-Mails bei den Clients eine schwerwiegende Sicherheitslücke besteht. Weiterhin zeigen wir zwei Sicherheitslücken in dem KIM-Verarbeitungsmodul eines großen deutschen Unternehmens für medizinische Software. Diese Defizite zeigen außerdem Mängel in dem verpflichtenden Zulassungsprozess der KIM-Komponenten auf.
Die Planung urbaner Energiesysteme wird durch die zunehmende Verbreitung sektorgekoppelter Technologien und neuer Verbrauchssektoren immer komplexer. Klassische Planungsmethoden kommen an ihre Grenzen. Die Energiesystemmodellierung (ESM) bietet eine Möglichkeit, ein Energiesystem hinsichtlich der Kosten und der Treibhausgas (THG)- Emissionen zu optimieren. Gleichzeitig ergibt sich aus der Energiewende und angestrebten THG-Neutralität ein akuter Handlungsbedarf. Dies gilt auch für die 1 500 Kasernen in Deutschland. Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit werden der bestehende Modellierungsprozess des Spreadsheet Energy System Model Generator (SESMG) erweitert, indem Herausforderungen der Modellierung und Optimierung von Kasernen identifiziert und Lösungsansätze hierzu entwickelt werden.
Diese Arbeit basiert auf der ESM einer realen Kaserne. Es kann das Urban District Upscaling Tool zur Erstellung der für den SESMG benötigten Modelldefinition verwendet werden. Die Open-Source Datenbank SESMG-Data, kann automatisch die benötigte Standard Parameter Tabelle mit zugehörigem Bericht generieren. Weiterhin wurde ein Energieaustauschmodell vorgestellt, das den Energieaustausch zwischen Kasernen eines Bilanzkreises ermöglicht. Ein Fokus liegt auf der Abbildung zukünftiger Ausbaupläne.
Dazu wurden kasernenspezifische Gebäudeprofile entwickelt, die gemittelte spezifische Energiebedarfe und weitere Parameter zur Berechnung der Wand-, Fenster-, und Dachfläche enthalten. Der spezifische Wärmebedarf kann durch einen Faktor an die Baualtersklasse angepasst werden. Mit Hilfe statistischer Kennwerte lässt sich ein geeignetes Standardlastprofil für verschiedene Gebäudeprofile auswählen. Zur Reduktion der Komponenten im Energiesystemoptimierungsmodell (ESOM) können die Dachflächenpotenziale von Photovoltaikanlagen zusammengefasst werden. Da Kasernen nur eine Bilanzgrenze besitzen, können zudem auch die Strombedarfe der einzelnen Gebäude zusammengefasst werden. Damit lassen sich gleichzeitig dezentrale Batteriespeicher als Komponente des ESOMs ausschließen. Die Potenzialflächen von Erdwärmepumpen können zusammengefasst werden, wobei Abstands- und Belastbarkeitsgrenzen eingehalten werden müssen.
Kasernen verfügen häufig über Bestandswärmenetze, die im ESOM gesondert berücksichtigt werden müssen. Um dieses Bestandswärmenetz abzubilden, können die Verteilleitungen manuell nachgezeichnet werden und in einer Vormodellierung mit dem SESMG mit geringeren Kosten angesetzt werden. Die in dieser Arbeit entwickelten Methoden sind allgemeingültig für Kasernen. Die Übertragbarkeit der kasernenspezifischen Gebäudeprofile ist aufgrund der unterschiedlichen Nutzung von Kasernen nur eingeschränkt möglich. Der bestehende Modellierungsprozess wurde um kasernenspezifische Prozessschritte erweitert und visualisiert. Zukünftige Modellierungen von Kasernen können zur Validierung der Ergebnisse und für weitere Anpassungen, wie z. B. die Erstellung einer kasernenspezifischen Datenbank, genutzt werden.
Exkursion und Studienprojekt
(2024)
Die Transformation der Energiesysteme im Rahmen der Energiewende macht diese durch zusätzliche Komponenten und Wechselwirkungen immer komplexer. Das ökonomische und ökologische Potenzial, dass sich aus der Nutzung der Synergien dieser Komponenten ergeben kann, erfordert eine gemeinsame Betrachtung des gesamten Energiesystems hinsichtlich sämtlicher Energie- und Verbrauchssektoren.
Die Energiesystemmodellierung stellt eine geeignete Methode zur Modellierung und Optimierung dieser urbanen Energiesysteme dar. Mit dem „Spreadsheet Energy System Model Generator“ (SESMG) hat die FH Münster ein Open Source Tool entwickelt, das die Betrachtung urbaner Quartiere ermöglicht. Diese können hinsichtlich verschiedener Zielkriterien wie z. B. monetären Kosten und THG-Emissionen optimiert werden. Die tabellenbasierte Eingabe erfordert keine Programmierkenntnisse. Das implementierte Urban District Upscaling Tool erleichtert die effektive Modellierung auch größerer Systeme. Die automatisierte Ergebnisaufbereitung ermöglicht eine schnelle Analyse der Ergebnisse.
Der Spreadsheet Energy System Model Generator (SESMG) ist ein Werkzeug zur Modellierung und Optimierung von (urbanen) Energiesystemen. Der SESMG hat eine browserbasierte grafische Benutzeroberfläche, eine tabellenbasierte Dateneingabe und eine ausführliche Dokumentation, was einen einfachen Einstieg ermöglicht. Zudem erfordern die Installation und Anwendung keine Programmierkenntnisse. Im SESMG sind verschiedene Modellierungsmethoden implementiert, wie z. B. die Anwendung des Multi-Energie-System-Ansatzes, die multikriteriale Optimierung, modellbasierte Methoden zur Reduktion des Rechenaufwands sowie die automatisierte Erstellung von räumlich hoch aufgelösten Energiesystemmodellen. Somit können urbane Energiesysteme mithilfe des SESMGs mit vergleichsweise geringem Aufwand, aber unter Berücksichtigung einer Vielzahl von Parametern und Randbedingungen, modelliert und optimiert werden.
The urge for personalisation and the rise of technological advancements
in the 21st century is pushing for more innovative marketing strategies. As such, this dissertation examines the impact of personality-tailored
campaigns (PTC) and how it affects purchasing decisions among
Generation Z, focusing on theoretical and practical implications.
A conceptual framework for the process of personality-tailored marketing has been developed to provide tangible value for businesses of
various industries in particular the fragrance, smartphone, and food
industry.
The annual wastewater flow that is treated by public
wastewater treatment plants in Germany amounts
to approx. 10 ∗ 10^9 m3/a and forms an ”artificial” hydropower
potential that can be used for energy generation
or recovery. In the context of this paper, energy
recovery in the outlet of wastewater treatment plants
is examined using the specific example of the water
wheel at the Warendorf central wastewater treatment
plant. The ”artificial” hydropower potential can be
roughly estimated at up to 20 to 105 GWh/a , whereby
this is largely dependent on the hydraulic gradient.
The strong variance results, among other things, from
the findings of the water wheel operation in Warendorf.
The decisive aspect here is the differential factor,
which describes the deviation between the theoretical
and actual energy yield of the water wheel. The
factor includes maintenance work, downtimes and insufficient
inflows, which are associated with a loss of
output. In the case study, the annual energy recovery
amounts to approx. 2 % of the annual electricity consumption
of the wastewater treatment plant and can
be estimated to 23,500 kWh (2022). In the context
of the economic analysis, it can be seen that despite
the ”low” yield, economic operation is possible if the
system is viewed as a long-term investment - payback
period of the example is approx. 14,5 years. The
27-year operation (1996 - 2023) of the water wheel
at the Warendorf central wastewater treatment plant
confirms this and important findings on successful
practical operation can be shown in the context of
this paper.
This document presents a comparative analysis of
horizontal and vertical small wind turbines for urban
areas in three power classes up to 10 kW in different
categories. The main objective was to conduct a market
analysis to assess the marketability of these wind
energy systems. The aim was to make it easier for
potential customers to make a decision. However, due
to the limited availability of data, the project encountered
considerable difficulties. As a result, the study
became a comparative assessment, which led to results
that may not be readily transferable to urban environments,
slightly missing the original objective of the
study. The results underline the difficulties associated
with conducting a comprehensive market analysis in
this sector and highlight the need for an independent
series of tests under specific conditions. The paper
concludes with a plea for future research efforts to
adapt data collection methods to urban conditions in
order to improve the relevance and applicability of
such studies in practice.
The construction and operation of hydropower plants
for energy generation is a major issue in sustainable
energy production. Nevertheless, hydropower plants
have a negative impact on fish populations. It is crucial
to understand the causes and consequences of fish
mortality in hydropower plants in order to find sustainable
solutions that reconcile the need for energy
with the conservation of aquatic ecosystems. This
article examines the fish protection measures that can
be implemented to reduce fish mortality and maintain
ecological balance. Based on the main literature reviewed,
this article mainly refers to Germany in terms
of studies carried out and hydropower plants.
This article analyses the impact of robotics on the
operation and maintenance (O&M) of offshore wind
turbines (OWTs), with a particular emphasis on the
challenges and benefits. As the world’s reliance on
renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, increases
to reduce climate change, the growing number of
OWTs requires effective O&M. Challenges consist
of logistics, accessibility and high costs. The paper
presents the application of climbing robots, unmanned
aerial vehicles and underwater robots to overcome
these challenges.
The combination of multiple robotic platforms, such
as autonomous surface vehicles and autonomous underwater
vehicles, represents a collaborative approach
to O&M. Obstacles include the need for accurate navigation,
building trust between humans and robots,
and research into artificial intelligence.
In conclusion, the integration of robotics in O&M
presents considerable advantages, increasing efficiency,
safety and cost-effectiveness. Further progress and
research into artificial intelligence are crucial in achieving
complete automation, which will transform the
O&M of OWTs.
The pursuit of Offshore Wind Energy (OWE), integral
to the German government’s ambitious renewable
energy goals raises concerns about the environmental
impact of noise emissions on marine life. This paper
delves into the theoretical background of Offshore
Wind Turbine (OWT) noise, exploring its various
phases from the survey to decommission. It examines
the types and causes of noise emissions, their effects
on marine wildlife and potential mitigation measures.
Highlighting the regulatory framework in Germany,
the paper emphasises the need for nuanced approaches
to balance renewable energy objectives with marine
ecosystem preservation.
This review paper provides an initial overview of the
state of the art of common corrosion protection methods
for offshore wind turbines. The functions of the
individual corrosion protection methods and their
interaction are explained. In addition, the specific corrosion
protection of different zones and components
of an offshore wind turbine will be discussed. Finally,
some information is given on current and possible
future developments in this subject area.
This paper outlines the three main areas relevant
to dismantling: the rotor blades, hub and nacelle,
the tower and the foundation. The paper discusses
the dismantling procedures, including the removal of
the top structure, the tower and the foundation, and
evaluates various methods of dismantling the tower,
such as modular dismantling, collapse blasting, folding
blasting, wrecking ball demolition and hydraulic
ram demolition. The assessment of these methods
in practice and the potential challenges and considerations
for future dismantling, particularly as wind
turbine heights increase, are also addressed.
The upscaling of wind turbines has been increasing in
recent years and will continue to play a significant role
in the future, as it allows for the reduction of electricity
generation costs. Various challenges arise when it
comes to upscaling. This article summarizes the technical
challenges associated with upscaling wind turbines
and presenting their problem-solving approaches
and research trends based on other reviews. It was
found that the most frequently cited challenges are
related to individual components, such as rotor blades,
drive train, generator, tower, and noise impact.
For rotor blades, the challenges are increased flexibility,
more aeroelastic vibrations, increased wear,
interferences with radar and transportation difficulties.
Proposed solutions include the use of carbon-fiber
blades, prebending, novel paints, and for transportation,
segmented rotor blades and on-site manufacturing.
In the gearbox, torque increases, leading to
higher weight and susceptibility to errors. As a result,
the trend is moving towards gearless systems with
permanent magnet synchronous generators. Transportation
is the major issue with towers, which can
be resolved with on-site manufacturing. In terms of
noise emission, reducing aerodynamic noise plays the
most significant role.
As Germany aims to increase its utilization of wind
power, the potential threat to bird populations due
to this expansion is a controversial issue. This paper
aims to collect data on the magnitude of bird strikes
on wind turbines, review existing protective measures
and explore innovative solutions. After a thorough
examination of the literature, it was concluded that
although the impact on bird populations is significant,
it may be overemphasized in popular debates. This
statement is not final as further research is necessary
to assess the impact of bird strikes and explore new
solutions. Comprehensive studies on this specific topic
in Germany are limited, which makes a thorough evaluation
challenging. While there are measures in place
to protect species that may be negatively impacted, it
is possible that these measures will not be adequate
for all of them. While several innovative methods
are under examination, progress in testing and implementation
is slow. Lastly, an information problem
was identified. Since the topic is highly politicized
and polarizing, it is crucial to provide the public with
accessible and reliable information on the discussed
themes. This is currently not the case due to a lack
of data and missing information campaigns.
Wind energy plays a major role among renewable
energies. Its expansion is therefore important in order
to achieve the climate targets. Repowering is an
important element in the expansion of wind energy.
On the one hand, it offers a solution for many wind
turbines in Germany that are no longer subsidised due
to their age. On the other hand, modern turbines are
significantly more powerful and enable more efficient
land utilisation. This article provides an overview of
the most important aspects of onshore repowering.
There is a lot to consider when repowering wind turbines.
The legal situation for repowering aims to
be improved through simplified authorisation procedures.
Even though efforts are being made by the
government, there is still room for improvement. The
repowering potential is also dependent on the various
distance regulations to residential buildings in
the federal states. These regulations might also be
improved in the future. Another aspect is the remuneration,
which is now closer to market developments
due to the market premium model. It is also subject
to greater competition as a result of the tendering
process. At the same time, interest rates and turbine
prices have risen, which creates economic challenges
for the operators of future wind farms. Last but not
least, repowering also depends on public acceptance.
This is also to be regulated by law in the future.