- ProTecBird protects red kites near wind turbines;
- Rheinmetall provides air defence expertise for bird detection.
August 22 2024 08:02:49 UTC– Rheinmetall provides air defence expertise for bird detection.
With AI and sensor technology from ProTecBird and software from the military sector, Rheinmetall and ProTecBird “want to ensure the protection of red kites around wind turbines and at the same time contribute to the energy transition”.
“The development of effective anti-collision systems (ACS) has been one of the biggest challenges in the operation of wind farms in areas with wind-sensitive bird species. The balance between technical feasibility and reliable species protection is of central importance for the planning processes in the construction of wind farms”, Rheinmetall said in an emailed statement.
With its AI-based AVES Wind anti-collision system, ProTecBird has succeeded in solving this problem by defining and demonstrating the requirements for an anti-collision system in terms of nature conservation, economics and technology for the first time. By doing so, the system offers an alternative to generalised shutdown regulations by providing a customised solution for wind farm-operators through species- and situation-dependent short shutdowns