Artificial Vision: Stopping Bird Collisions in Real-Time | In conversation

During the WindEurope Event in Madrid, Stefann Perrigot, Director at PES Wind, sat down with Jordi Hernandez, CTO at Artificial Vision, to discuss how the company is mitigating avian collisions in the wind sector.

Hernandez explained that Artificial Vision utilizes high-resolution 4K cameras to monitor the full 360-degree area surrounding a wind turbine. Analyzing visual data twice every second, the system provides real-time detection to prevent bird collisions. The process involves two critical stages: first, triggering deterrence via loud speakers to encourage a bird to change its flight path; and second, if the bird continues to approach, sending an immediate stop signal to the turbine. Hernandez noted that timing is vital, as turbines require approximately 10 seconds to come to a full halt. With environmental protection becoming a growing priority globally, Hernandez highlighted that Spain has led the way in this technology, with many other countries now following suit to protect local biodiversity.

For more information about Artificial Vision, visit their website: http://www.artificialvision.es/en/