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Automatic Bird Monitoring & Protection
DTBird® is a self-working System for Bird Monitoring and/or Mortality Mitigation at On&Offshore Wind Turbines (WTG). The system automatically detects birds and can optionally take two independent actions to mitigate bird collision risk: the activation of warning sounds and/or the stoppage of the WTG.
Detection/Collision Control Module
Daylight HD cameras survey 360º around the WTG. Optionally, at night 2-8 Thermal cameras survey the monitored areas around the WTG. Birds are detected in real-time while videos and data are stored. Installation design and operational settings are customized for any Target Species and WTG dimensions. Potential and accidental bird collisions can be recorded and checked in videos with sound through Online access. Collision Avoidance Module
This module automatically emits warning sounds at birds flying in potential collision risk and discouraging sounds for birds flying in the high collision risk area. The type of sounds, emission levels, and installation and operational settings are adjusted to: target species, WTG dimensions and local sound regulations. No energy production loss and applicable to all bird species. Species-specific sounds can be applied.Stop Control Module
Automatic WTG stop and restart according to real-time bird collision risk evaluation. Adjustable to target species/groups. Data Analysis Platform
Online Data Analysis Platform provides transparent access to review bird flights including: videos with sound, environmental data and WTG operational parameters. Graphics and Automatic Service Reports for selected periods are also available. Includes two access right levels: Analyzer and Manager.
DTBird® & DTBat® Worldwide Presence
DTBird® & DTBat® features are demanded by environmental administrations of an increasing number of countries. Over 400 DTBird® & DTBat® units have been installed at over 90 existing / projected, onshore /offshore wind farms in 15 countries (Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States). DTBird® is operating at WTG since 2009 and DTBat® since 2012.
Latest News
DTBird’s CEO, Agustín Riopérez has been invited as a Guest Speaker to give a presentation on the DTBird system and its application for monitoring & reducing collision risk with large raptors. The International Conference “Best practices for mitigating electrocution and collision risk” hosted by the Vulture Conservation Foundation is organized in the framework of the LIFE Safe for Vultures project, co-financed by the EU’s LIFE Programme. And will take place on May 23rd-24th at the Hotel Regina Margherita, in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. The presentation will cover general and technical aspects of the systems, as well as results and what’s in store for…
Written on Wednesday, 10 May 2023 10:37
In two weeks' time, our CEO Agustin Riopérez and Martín Brasa (Sales) will travel to Copenhague for WindEurope's 2023 annual event. The Conference & Exhibition will be held in the Bella Center from April 25th till April 27th. If you are in town or nearby, please drop by our Stand C4-A26 in Hall C4 and ask our team members all your queries about bird and bat monitoring at Wind Farms: Pricing, efficiency rates, lead times, track records, latest upgrades, and more. We look forward to making your acquaintance and working together on future projects! DTBird & DTBat Stand at WindEurope Copenhague,…
Written on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 12:07
A new upgrade has been released for the Collision Control Module of the DTBird® worldwide units. By analyzing the historical collision recordings of worldwide DTBird® units, we have set parameters to automatically mark videos where a collision can be recorded. 1-5 % of the flights registered in DTBird® online platform gather 60-80% of the collisions recorded in the videos. A great advantage to find collision events in wind farms with high bird activity on & offshore! DTBird® Data Analysis Platform with Collision Control selection.
Written on Thursday, 23 February 2023 16:33
In 2012 DTBat® was installed for the first time at a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG). DTBat® service is available on & offshore worldwide. It has already been installed in Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, and The Netherlands. Automatic WTG shutdown connected to bat activity thresholds is the logical approach to protect bats while maximizing electricity production. How does it work? DTBat® has 2 modules: Detection and Stop Control. DTBat® Detection module uses ultrasound detectors (1 to 3) to monitor real-time bat activity. DTBat® Stop control module triggers the stop signal according to bat activity thresholds. DTBat® Data Analysis…
Written on Thursday, 23 February 2023 16:09
