Bird protection

I asked the AI this question:

I’m looking now, by chance, in Russia there is GOST R 70399-2022 “Bird protection devices at electric power facilities.” I have not seen this being done, however. Does this happen in other countries?

And I received this answer, AI:

Yes, other countries also have standards for protecting birds at power generation facilities. For example, in the USA the IEEE 1738-2020 standard is in force, in Canada – CSA Z134-2018, in Germany – DIN VDE 0100-420:2020, in the UK – BS 7671:2018. These standards establish requirements for the design and operation of electric power facilities in order to prevent the death of birds.

In accordance with these standards, the following bird protection devices must be installed at power generation facilities:

• Light bird scarers

• Sound bird scarers

• Optical bird repellers

• Mechanical bird repellers

It is also recommended to use the following measures to reduce the risk of bird mortality at electric power facilities:

• Reducing the height of power line towers

• Installation of insulators with a smooth surface

• Installation of bird protection nets

• Installation of bird protection devices at substations

Compliance with these requirements can significantly reduce the number of bird deaths at electric power facilities.

In Russia, GOST R 70399-2022 came into force in 2022. However, as you correctly noted, its implementation is not yet mandatory. The Russian Ministry of Energy plans to develop regulatory documents that will regulate the implementation of the requirements of this standard.

It is expected that the introduction of mandatory compliance with the requirements of GOST R 70399-2022 will reduce the number of bird deaths at electric power facilities in Russia.

From myself: of course, these standards need to be studied in order to understand the attitude of the authorities. At the same time, we can give them advice or demand. This will be self-government, participation. Only competent. They might listen.