Bird radar: interesting solution

Reinhard Schniedrieg considers bird radar to be a “useful method” because it allows you to flexibly respond to the rhythm and geography of bird flights and to better predict risks. “This is a good solution for both wind energy and bird protection,” says this BAFU employee. Recalling that the radar has yet to prove its effectiveness, the Swiss Bird Protection Association (SVS / BirdLife Schweiz) indicates that it will be an “interesting tool”. “We think radars need to be installed,” says François Turrian, deputy head of SVS / BirdLife Schweiz.

This device should not interfere with the reasonable and economical use of the wind turbine, says François Tyurjan. “However, regions with high biological value, as well as areas of bird migration, should be excluded from the list of possible areas for the construction of wind turbines.” Suisse Éole recognizes, for its part, that wind turbines can be a problem for migratory birds, and therefore supports the idea of ​​taking measures to protect birds. In Switzerland, however, there are very few places where it would be advisable to use radar.