Protecting Structures and Open Areas From Pest Birds

Agrilaser Handheld

Bird Control for Renewable Energy Sites

Smart, Sustainable Bird Control Solutions for Renewable Infrastructure

Renewable energy sites like solar farms and wind turbines are increasingly targeted by pest birds. Flocks of pigeons, gulls, starlings and other species can foul solar panels with droppings, build nests under arrays or in turbine bases, and even create fire hazards. This soiling and nesting reduces energy efficiency and increases maintenance costs.

Birds nesting near inverters and substations can short out systems and interrupt power generation. Effective bird damage prevention is therefore critical for maintaining output, safety, and ROI on renewable sites.

We combine proven physical barriers and modern avian management technology to scare birds away and exclude them from sensitive infrastructure.

family of pigeons on roof of property

  • Efficiency Loss: Bird droppings block sunlight and create “hot spots” on PV cells. Even a small smear of guano can cut a panel’s output by 30%. Panels shaded by roosting flocks or covered in debris yield significantly less power.

  • Equipment Damage: The uric acid in droppings corrodes metals and coatings. Nests of straw and twigs under panels or in turbine hubs can overheat equipment or catch fire. Droppings on turbine towers or substations are also corrosive.

  • Maintenance & Costs: Cleaning large solar arrays is labour intensive and costly. Bird fouling increases maintenance downtime and can void warranties.

  • Health & Safety: Accumulated waste poses slip and disease hazards to personnel. Vibrating turbines cannot warn or evade approaching birds, so “bird strike” risks exist for wildlife.

  • Regulatory Concerns: In some regions, bird fatalities or habitat impacts can trigger scrutiny. Proactive avian management technology (like deterrents and monitoring) helps meet environmental compliance while protecting assets.

Why Birds Cause Problems on

Solar and Wind Sites

Automated Solutions
For Renewable Sites

Our methods include both high tech and traditional systems, ensuring effective, humane control:

  • Automated Laser Bird Repellent: The AVIX Autonomic Mark II automated laser system sweeps a green laser beam across your site 24/7. Birds see the beam as a physical threat and flee immediately.
  • Handheld Laser Repellers: For manual operation, our Agrilaser handheld lasers let staff scare birds away on demand. Shining the powerful green beam into roosting flocks causes them to depart quickly.
  • Acoustic and Other Deterrents: For open areas near turbines or outdoor substations, bio-acoustic systems (speakers broadcasting predator calls) can be added. Though not IB’s primary focus for renewables, they further discourage roosting flocks.

Benefits of our laser bird repellents

Reduced bird presence by up to 99%
Eliminated bird damage to solar panels & cleaning costs
Prevented bird nesting under your solar panels
Neighbor-friendly solution

Additional tool for Handheld bird repelling

Agrilaser Handheld

The handheld lasers provide a highly effective tool for keeping birds away from buildings. Birds perceive the laser beam as a physical threat which causes them to flee. In ideal weather conditions, the lasers have a range of up to 2500 meters.

Agrilaser-Handheld-NEW-DESIGN-for-web-1-1 Red Dot Sight Key Lock System

Why AVIX Autonomic laser bird repellent

Up to 2,500 Meter Range
Neighbour-friendly
Easy to deter birds
No bird habituation

Traditional Bird Control Systems

  • Bird Netting and Mesh: We supply custom fit nets and mesh panels to cover your arrays and equipment. The durable, UV stabilised mesh stands up to weather and UV while remaining virtually invisible from a distance.
  • Bird Spikes & Bristles: Our stainless steel and polycarbonate spikes attach to any edge or rail. They provide long term bird damage prevention by keeping perching sites bird free. Because they pose no hazard, they are ideal for high traffic zones near turbines and substations.
  • Hawk Kites and Decoys: We install high quality hawk kites on adjustable poles. These predator decoys are simple, low tech bird deterrent systems that cover large yards or fields. Often used by airport managers and vineyards, they work equally well on open solar fields
Bird Mesh on Factory Rooftop
Bird Perching On Solar Panel

Why Choose Integrated Bird Management for Renewable Energy Sites

Renewable energy sites face unique challenges when it comes to bird activity; from soiling and nesting on solar panels to bird strikes and fire risks near wind turbines and substations.

  • Our tailored use of bird mesh, bird nets, and bird control spikes provides permanent exclusion from vents, cabling routes, solar panel frames, and wind turbine bases.
  • All our bird control solutions are designed with wildlife protection in mind. We never use poisons, traps, or lethal force. Instead, we rely on humane bird control systems like hawk kites, lasers, and acoustic devices to safely deter pest birds without harm
  • By investing in proven bird deterrent systems, you protect your infrastructure, reduce cleaning and repair costs, and maximise energy output.

Our Happy Customers

Thousands of customers from different sectors worldwide rely on our bird control services to solve their bird problems.

  • Gallo’s Innovative Use of Laser Bird Deterrent Technology for Effective and Sustainable Farming Practices

  • Eden Valley Vineyard Eliminates Bird Damage and Reduces Costs with Bird Control Group’s Laser Technology

  • A soybean farmer in South Korea reduces crop losses by 95% with the AVIX Autonomic Laser Bird Deterrent

Bird Control for Renewable Sites FAQs

Birds foul panels with droppings that block sunlight and create hot spots, reducing output by as much as 30% per panel. Nests under panels or in turbine hubs insulate equipment and can overheat or catch fire. Acidic droppings corrode metal and glass surfaces. At wind farms, bird impacts (droppings or minor collisions) can cut cooling efficiency.

Yes. Strong bird netting is one of the most reliable exclusion tactics. We can rig netting beneath panel arrays or around open structures, preventing birds from entering the space altogether. Unlike physical spikes, nets cover entire areas so even very small species can’t slip through. When properly tensioned, nets don’t impede panel access or maintenance.

No. Bird control spikes are non lethal deterrents. They are mounted on panel frames, turbine rails or buildings ; areas birds like to land. The spikes simply make perching uncomfortable (birds can’t alight without stumbling). They do not damage equipment; in fact they prevent corrosive bird droppings and debris from settling on surfaces. Spikes are designed to be unobtrusive and weatherproof. They do not injure birds but effectively discourage them.

Using multiple deterrents together works best. For example, start by installing permanent barriers (nets or spikes) to prevent roosting. Then add automated lasers and occasional shock decoy visits (hawk kites or patrols). The combination of bird deterrents (visual, sonic, and exclusion) sends a strong message to the birds. Once they learn the site is unsafe, they will relocate. Regular monitoring ensures no new nesting attempts.

Get a Quote

To provide you with the local support that you need, we rely on a network of trusted partners around the world. Please fill out the form below to begin.

EMAIL ADDRESS

PHONE NUMBER

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME