Hydrokinetic Power System Impact

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013674",
  "term": "Hydrokinetic Power System Impact",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Careful site selection is critical to minimizing the environmental impacts of hydrokinetic power systems. There currently is a limited understanding of the environmental impacts of in-stream, tidal, ocean current or wave hydrokinetic energy production because few of these projects are operational. All hydrokinetic energy devices may impact animal behavior, altering migration or other movement. Concern exists over impacts to benthic habitat, including fish foraging habitat, caused by the anchoring of underwater structures. Another concern is the effect of underwater noise and vibration. Underwater turbines may also cause entrainment (being sucked into the turbines) or impingement (pinned against a structure) of fish, birds, aquatic mammals and reptiles.",
  "references": [
    "Adapted from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Energy Development Hydrokinetic Energy at https://www.fws.gov/ecological-services/energy-development/hydrokinetic.html"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/hydrokinetic-power-system-impact/"
}