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Ecowende wind farm turbines to get red blades to prevent bird collisions

Ecowende wind farm turbines to get red blades to prevent bird collisions

The upcoming Ecowende wind farm will paint some turbine blades red to investigate if the color makes the rotating rotors more visible to birds. This research aims to determine if the increased visibility can effectively reduce bird collisions with the offshore structures.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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