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AI-Driven Birds and Bats Risk Management for Wind Farms

nvisionist operates at the intersection of applied artificial intelligence, computer vision and advanced digital technologies to develop systems that protect both energy systems and the natural world.

A global AI leader and a DeepTech company, its solutions are designed to deliver measurable environmental, operational and societal impact. Key among them is nvbird^® , an AI-powered, mission-critical, field-proven bird and bat collision prevention system for wind farms that uses computer vision at the edge and autonomous intervention to deliver real-time detection and selective mitigation near turbines.

“nvbird® remains dedicated to supporting its clients in ensuring reliable and environmentally responsible wind farm operations, by contributing to the protection of local biodiversity and enabling sustained energy production through the reduction of unnecessary curtailment,” says Eirini Louizou, business development manager.

nvisionist works as a long-term technology partner for onshore and offshore wind farm projects. With centralised monitoring, continuous optimisation and performance oversight aligned with regulatory and ESG objectives, nvbird® becomes a key solution in these deployments.

nvbird® integrates high-resolution optical and thermal cameras (depending on the version: nvbird® Day or nvbird® Night for the bats) acoustic deterrent units and a 24/7 accessible platform for the client who will be able to see in real time what is happening in the wind park. Its no-moving-parts architecture enhances reliability and durability, even during high bird activity or harsh weather conditions (mainly ice and dust). In specific projects, 3D radar can be integrated to aid detection capabilities. For bat monitoring, thermal cameras are employed to detect nocturnal flight activity.

nvbird®’s machine learning models are trained on extensive datasets, which identify movement patterns and assess collision probability as birds approach turbines. Mitigation follows a structured, risk-based sequence. The system first activates targeted acoustic deterrents, using turbine-mounted units and a patented 360-degree nacelle speaker for uniform turbine coverage. These signals guide birds away from hazardous trajectories without disrupting surrounding habitats.

For the small fraction of birds that do not respond to acoustic deterrence, nvbird® initiates a controlled turbine response, such as deceleration or temporary shutdown. Selective intervention preserves energy yield, limits mechanical stress and supports consistent turbine availability while protecting birds and bats.

Continuous learning from operational data reduces false positives, minimising unnecessary interventions. In 2024, nvisionist introduced a monocular vision method to enable accurate distance and size estimation, reducing system complexity while relying entirely on real-time detection, without masking or signal interference.

Each deployment is customised to the site’s environmental risk profile, turbine configuration and regulatory requirements, with deterrence and intervention zones calibrated in collaboration with the operator. nvbird®’s modular architecture also enables the integration of fire detection and security surveillance systems.

All components operate as a unified, autonomous ecosystem. Data and control commands are exchanged securely using OPCbased communication. The system is continuously monitored via nvisionist’s Monitoring Operations Center, a health monitoring system located at its headquarters that processes approximately 135,000 measurements every five seconds, and provides real-time visibility into system performance, enabling immediate detection and response in case of any malfunction.

Operators have real-time visibility into system events, including live camera feeds. This architecture ensures operational safety and consistent performance, while maintaining industrial-grade reliability and cybersecurity standards.

Conventional automated mitigation systems have often faced challenges associated with excessive false positives or unnecessary turbine curtailment. nvbird® addresses these challenges through highly selective interventions, processing tens of thousands of detection and mitigation events while minimising downtime.

Multiple ISO certifications support nvisionist’s product quality, information security and operational processes, with nvbird® providing a technical foundation for biodiversity permitting, monitoring and risk mitigation.

Its portfolio also includes nvFirePro for wildfire detection and nvSmartCheck, an AI-powered computer vision solution that analyzes camera data to automatically inspect critical infrastructure and generate structured anomaly reports. The company’s latest addition to its technology portfolio, nv3Dmap, integrates cameras, LiDAR-generated point cloud data and advanced computer vision technologies for real-time, high-precision 3D mapping, object classification, vegetation monitoring and damage detection. nvisionist has earned multiple international recognitions, including consecutive wins in the Emerging Digital Solutions category at the WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards in 2021 and 2022, and a Bronze Medal in the Tech Scaleups category at the WITSA World Cup 2024. Its team also contributes technical expertise at industry forums like the WindEurope Technology Workshop.

A globally recognised scale-up with deployments across three continents, nvisionist has expanded into high-tech markets like Japan. Its commitment to balancing renewable energy production with biodiversity protection has earned it recognition as a Top Wind Turbine Solution Provider.