Biodiv-Wind is pleased to announce the upcoming deployment of three new SafeWind® systems in the Canary Islands. This new project strengthens our presence in Spain and represents another step toward supporting the coexistence between renewable energy and biodiversity conservation.
The Canary Islands: a unique environment for bird monitoring
The Canary Islands are much more than a region with strong wind potential. Located between Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean, the archipelago hosts one of Europe’s most remarkable bird communities.
Thanks to their unique geographical position, the islands welcome a wide variety of species. They are home to resident birds, migratory species, and several endemic populations found nowhere else in the world.
Among these species are the Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), the Barbary Falcon (Falco peregrinus pelegrinoides), and the Canary Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus majorensis), an endangered endemic subspecies. In addition, several species of shearwaters and petrels cross these areas during their movements over the Atlantic Ocean.
Therefore, understanding bird activity in this environment is essential. Wind farms located in areas with high biodiversity need reliable tools to monitor wildlife interactions.
SafeWind: real-time bird detection for wind farms
In such sensitive environments, advanced bird technologies play an important role. SafeWind provides a real-time bird detection system designed to monitor flying wildlife activity around wind turbines.
The system detects approaching birds and provides data that supports operational decisions. When necessary, it can trigger temporary turbine shutdowns to reduce collision risks. As a result, SafeWind contributes to collision prevention while helping operators limit unnecessary production losses.
Moreover, this approach supports long-term bird monitoring around wind farms. By collecting reliable field data, SafeWind helps improve understanding of bird movements and supports more informed biodiversity strategies.
Supporting renewable energy and biodiversity together
Each new SafeWind deployment represents a concrete action toward better integration between renewable energy projects and wildlife conservation.
The Canary Islands project highlights the importance of combining innovation, field knowledge, and environmental responsibility. Through advanced bird monitoring systems, wind operators can better understand local ecosystems while continuing to develop clean energy.
We would like to warmly thank our partner for their trust and collaboration on this project.
🌿 Every new SafeWind® installation brings us one step closer to a future where renewable energy and biodiversity protection move forward together.
➡️ How can technology support a better balance between renewable energy development and wildlife conservation? We would love to hear your thoughts.
