A 20-turbine wind farm on Maui is testing airport-style deterrent dogs and pheromones to reduce fatal interactions with endangered Hawaiian geese (nēnē). The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources has adjusted the project’s permitted take limits for protected species as a result.
- The Kaheawa Wind Power facility on Maui is working with state wildlife authorities to protect native nēnē geese from turbine strikes.
- Hawaii DLNR suggested deploying trained deterrent dogs — similar to those used at airports — as one mitigation strategy.
- Pheromone-based repellents remain under consideration as an additional or alternative wildlife deterrent.
- The state has revised the project’s permitted take limits for protected species to reflect ongoing wildlife risks.
- Hawaii currently generates nearly 60% of its electricity from imported oil, making wind expansion a key part of the state’s goal of 100% renewables by 2045.
Source: Energiesmedia
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