CX-029963: Designing an effective acoustic deterrent to protect bats

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide funding to Boise State University (Boise State) to design and test an acoustic bat dete…

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January 24, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide funding to Boise State University (Boise State) to design and test an acoustic bat deterrent capable of reducing bat mortalities at wind turbine locations. The award aims to utilize controlled laboratory experiments, experimental field tests, and wind turbine tests to determine the most effective acoustic bat deterrent.