Explaining Factors Leading to Community Acceptance of Wind Energy. Results of an Expert Assessment

Luca, Elena De; Nardi, Cecilia; Giuffrida, Laura Gaetana; Krug, Michael; Nucci, Maria Rosaria Di

doi:10.3390/en13082119

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“…A study conducted by Envoldsen and Sovacool [83] found community ownership to be a factor that was associated with a greater level of social acceptance. De Luca et al [84] found that the lack of policy allowing economic participation was detrimental to engagement and could create discontent, hurting community acceptance. However, Jørgensen et al [78] studied the effects of two Danish compensation schemes (compensation for loss of property value and community ownership).…”

Section: Community Ownershipmentioning

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Developing a Theoretical Framework to Explain the Social Acceptability of Wind Energy

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The social acceptability of wind farms has been researched for several decades now, with the first research tracing back to the 1980s. This paper aims to deliver a literature review within the structural framework proposed by the paper of variables influencing the acceptability of wind farms. The large amount of research published on the social acceptability of wind farms requires an effort to identify and categorise variables to deliver a holistic understanding of opposition and support to wind energy. We classify the variables into three main categories: first, ‘psychological variables’, including perceived benefits and costs, emotions, and attitudes; second, ‘contextual variables’, including community energy schemes and media influence; and finally, third, ‘personal resources’, including income or wealth, place of residence, and relevant knowledge in relation to the wind farm. In agreement with other scholars, we argue that NIMBYism (not in my backyard) is an outdated and simplistic explanation for opposition to wind farms. Instead, we provide a theoretical framework to explain the acceptability of wind energy and show how these variables might influence both acceptance and opposition.

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Section: Community Ownershipmentioning

confidence: 99%

Developing a Theoretical Framework to Explain the Social Acceptability of Wind Energy

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“…Confidence in this instrument could be increased if organized by impartial public institutions, such as energy agencies. An example is the Thuringian energy agency that has produced a fair wind energy label program with pre-defined standards [116], which companies can join.…”

Section: The Role Of Project Developers and Wind Energy Operatorsmentioning

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Trade-offs in German wind energy expansion: building bridges between different interests, values and priorities

2022

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Background: To achieve climate targets, a transition to low-carbon energy production is necessary. However, conflicts between different interests, values and priorities, particularly at the community level, can constrain this transition. This paper aims to analyze lines of conflict and opportunities to build bridges between conflicting interests in the expansion of wind energy in Germany at the local level, to achieve successful implementation of wind energy projects.Results: Our analysis of four cases of local-level wind energy projects in Germany shows that limited local options for action reinforce the need for local actors to maximize the benefits of energy transition projects. In addition to the conflict over scarce space, the lines of conflict at the local level run primarily along the dimensions of costs and benefits, winners and losers. Real or perceived procedural and distributive injustices had the potential to fuel resistance to wind energy projects in the analyzed cases. However, wind energy projects were successfully implemented despite the presence of local opposition. Conclusions:The results show that, by integrating procedural and distributive justice into the project planning and implementation and offering tailored solutions, community support for expansion of renewable energy projects can be enhanced. The paper advances the concept of societal ownership ("gesellschaftliche Trägerschaft"), which suggests the willingness of members of a community to tolerate decisions even when some conflicts related to the decision remain unresolved. Societal ownership is presented as an alternative to the concept of simple acceptance; it implies a more positive, more supportive community attitude, where members aim to address conflict as a normal aspect of decision making. Rather than sweeping alternative opinions aside, the community addresses alternative viewpoints, seeking to achieve greater procedural and distributive justice. In this way, a sense of societal ownership of a project can develop, enhancing its likelihood of success.

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“…Furthermore, the participation of urban communities determines an inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban environment. (3) Study by De Luca, E., et al [77]: the focus of this study is to assess the procedural and financial participation of citizens and local stakeholders in wind energy projects. The results of the study show that concrete avenues for social acceptance of wind energy are fostered through appropriate institutional spaces for public engagement.…”

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Community Empowerment and Utilization of Renewable Energy: Entrepreneurial Perspective for Community Resilience Based on Sustainable Management of Slum Settlements in Makassar City, Indonesia

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The acceleration of metropolitan city development toward economic growth has an impact on over-urbanization, energy scarcity, slum settlements, and environmental degradation. Slum settlements that are predominantly inhabited by the urban poor will require an increase in the productivity of economic enterprises through the empowerment process. This study aims to analyze (1) community empowerment functions as determinants of the use of renewable energy in handling slum settlement and (2) the effects of community empowerment, utilization of renewable energy, strengthening of institutional capacity, and productivity of economic enterprises on improving the quality of the slum settlement environment. The study approach used is a combination of qualitative–quantitative research. Data was obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, surveys, and documentation. The results of the study show that community empowerment, coupled with the use of renewable energy, strengthening institutional capacity, and community participation, contributes positively to increasing the productivity of economic enterprises and improving environmental quality toward sustainable management of slum settlements. The effect of economic empowerment, strengthening institutional capacity, and the use of renewable energy to improve environmental quality with a coefficient of determination of 78.5%. This study recommends socio-economic empowerment based on the use of renewable energy in the implementation of the Makasssar City toward environmental, economic sustainability and the creation of social cohesion.

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Explaining Factors Leading to Community Acceptance of Wind Energy. Results of an Expert Assessment

Cited by 17 publications

References 40 publications

Developing a Theoretical Framework to Explain the Social Acceptability of Wind Energy

Developing a Theoretical Framework to Explain the Social Acceptability of Wind Energy

Trade-offs in German wind energy expansion: building bridges between different interests, values and priorities

Community Empowerment and Utilization of Renewable Energy: Entrepreneurial Perspective for Community Resilience Based on Sustainable Management of Slum Settlements in Makassar City, Indonesia

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