Impacts of Wind Energy on African Bats

The impacts of wind energy on wildlife have been known for over three decades. Much of this knowledge is based on research conducted at energy infrastructure in the Global North. Less is known about the impacts in the Global South where renewable energy development and pressures on biodiversity are both increasing.

Current State of Knowledge

Camissa undertook a synthesis of bat fatality data from operating wind farms in South Africa. The aim was to understand the scope and scale of impacts to bats in the country which can be used as a basis for understanding potential impacts elsewhere on the continent.