An EU-funded project supporting the acceptance of wind-power by creating tools for citizens and stakeholders to collaborate on evaluating impacts and synergies
๐ฅ What is wind farm optimisation and why does it matter? Today we see how #WIMBYโs tools use wind data, terrain & local input to optimise wind farm layouts, empowering informed community decisions! ๐ฌ๏ธ๐
๐ Watch now: https://t.co/u1BO2Qut77
#WindEnergy#CommunityEngagement
๐ฃ On May 2, WIMBY joins #EGU25 with a session on Spatial & Temporal Modelling of Renewable Energy Systems! ๐โก๏ธ
From climate data & land use to system resilience & local energy communities: donโt miss it!
๐Vienna or online: https://t.co/A4aywrAKeM
#WIMBYproject#Renewables
๐ฅ Today we share insights from workshops in Styria, Austria, where we engaged with locals on #WindEnergy. Listening to communities boosts support for renewable projects.
๐ Video in German, subtitles available: https://t.co/bobxhBdEZW
#WIMBYproject#CommunityEngagement
From fears about noise to concerns about bird mortality, misinformation around #WindPower can often stand in the way of progress.Thatโs where WIMBY steps in with interactive tools that show exactly how noise propagates and share real data on species impact https://t.co/enbtBLouXj
๐๐จ Spanish-speaking community, this is for you!
Our sister project WENDY Project EU is hosting a webinar in Spanish on Friday, March 7th, focusing on hashtag#SocialAcceptance of hashtag#WindEnergy and innovative tools developed within the project.
Donโt miss out! ๐๐
๐ Join our webinar!
๐ 7 March 2025 | โฐ 10โ11 a.m. CET
๐ฃ Spanish | ๐ค With @enelgreenpower , @APPA_Renovables & @fCIRCE
Learn how the WENDY project is advancing wind energy with tools for better decision-making & public acceptance.
๐ Register: https://t.co/gnmkdn0nQg
The #WIMBY project wrapped up an action-packed week in Portugal, hosted by our partner @APRENpt. From interactive workshops with the community to our GA, we took another step forward in making wind #energydeployment more inclusive and #sustainable.
https://t.co/RgpNYsJtUv
๐ In October, the #WIMBY team met with the AB to share progress and refine the projectโs direction. As we enter the final phase, weโre refining our tools, completing workshops, and advancing models for better wind energy integration.
๐ To learn more: https://t.co/lr5g9WAYVS
We advocate for greater inclusion of #women in #energyresearch, policy, and implementation, because the transition to #renewables must be shaped by and for everyone. Closing the #gendergap in science is about unlocking the full potential of knowledge, creativity and progress.
๐๐ฌ Today, on the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we recognise the importance of bridging the gender gap in #STEM.
#Women have been at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, yet they still face barriers to equal opportunities and recognition.
In the #renewableenergy sector, inclusive participation is key to driving innovation and ensuring a just and sustainable transition. At #WIMBY, we believe that diverse perspectives lead to better, fairer, and more impactful solutions.
๐Recently, @VUBrussel presented the integration of LCA into the interactive #WIMBY map at the 8th FNRS LCA Contact Group Meeting in Liรจge.
In front of 50 researchers, we showcased our methodological approach, first results, and a live demonstration of the #WIMBYmap.
Thank you to everyone who participated, shared their perspectives, and engaged in meaningful discussions.
๐ขWhatโs next? In the coming weeks, weโll be publishing a report summarising key takeaways from these workshops, along with more photos capturing the experience. Stay tuned!
๐ฌ๏ธToday marks the final day of #WIMBY's workshops in Portugal, and as always, it has been stimulating to meet with local communities and stakeholders, exchange ideas, and explore together the future of wind energy. #WindEnergy#Renewables#CommunityEngagement#Portugal#WindPower
And weโre not done yet! In the coming days, weโll continue with community workshops, engaging directly with local stakeholders. A busy, but productive week ahead!
#WindPower#WindEnergy#CommunityEngagement#WIMBY
๐ This week, the #WIMBY consortium is in Lisbon, hosted by @APRENpt, not just for the workshops in our Portuguese pilot site, but also for our in-person General Assembly, a great chance to align on the projectโs final year.
Then was all about making the most of our time together with hands-on workshops to dive into key topics:
- Exploitation & IPR
- Energy system model interfaces
- Biodiversity impacts
- Data visualisation | WIMBY interactive map
- Hard and soft constraints in wind power deployment
๐ #WIMBY workshops kick off in #Portugal
Starting today, weโre in Viana do Castelo & Torres Vedras (Portugal) to advance #WindEnergy & foster collaboration. Featuring 3D VR tools to plan turbines, balance #renewables and community needs.
Learn more: https://t.co/GI803yP192
๐ค Did you miss our last article of 2024?
This article explores how we are working to develop high-resolution models that take into account wildlife protection, visual impact, and local concerns when planning wind energy projects.
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๐ฌ๏ธAs Europe works towards a greener future, the #WIMBY project is making sure that #social and #environmental factors are part of the conversation.
๐Read here how interactive maps and public input are helping shape the future of wind energy: https://t.co/UhFHTnVCxk
Uniting efforts to support wind energy deployment and social acceptance in Europe! WENDY, @WIMBY_project, and @JustWind4All aim to reshape the social perception of wind energy through tools, research methodologies, and real-world examples, including pilot sites & case studies.