UK offshore wind farm approval includes first-ever migratory bat monitoring requirement

Summary

Research by Bat Conservation Trust and the University of the West of England, on behalf of Natural England, has led to a landmark conservation requirement: for the first time in the UK, approval for the Dogger Bank South offshore wind farm includes mandatory monitoring of migratory bats. The research showed that offshore wind farms, while crucial for clean energy and climate goals, may harm bats that migrate across the sea. This milestone balances renewable energy development with wildlife conservation.

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