Interpreting regional and local diversities of the social acceptance of agricultural AD plants in the rural space of the Moravian-Silesian Region (Czech Republic)

Martinát, Stanislav; Navrátil, Josef; Trojan, Jakub; Frantál, Bohumil; Klusáček, Petr; Pasqualetti, Martin J.

doi:10.1007/s12210-017-0628-9

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“…One of the biggest obstacles to the development of renewable energy production is the resistance of the local population to such projects (Martinát et. al.…”

Section: Perception and Social Acceptance Of Biogas Plantsmentioning

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The role and perception of biogas in the energy transformation in Slovakia

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2022

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The energy transformation of EU countries brings challenges in the field of energy policies and forms of state support. Moreover, the introduction of new technologies and the production of energy from renewable sources often face resistance and negative attitudes from the population. Slovakia is a country, which, in addition to decarbonisation, needs to diversify resources and reduce energy dependence on Russia. Especially after the Russian attack on Ukraine in 2022. One of the forms of energy production that has experienced rapid growth is anaerobic digestion in agricultural biogas plants. In the example of Slovakia, this study evaluates the impact of European and national energy policies on changes in the energy mix and the development of energy production from biogas. Subsequently, in the form of guided interviews with biogas plant managers and mayors, and a questionnaire survey in the affected municipalities, it identifies the perception of biogas plants and identifies the factors that shape it. The results show that after the optimization of national energy policies and forms of subsidies, the rapid development of energy production from biogas has slowed down. However, the lessons learned from the case studies offer important insights on how to eliminate the resistance of the local population to the operation of a biogas plant and the overall negative attitudes towards this form of energy production. All the surveyed communities sensitively perceive the negative effects of the biogas plants operation. However, in communities that share the benefits from the plant´s operation (taxes, sponsorship, good image, established economic activities, and new jobs), the plant acceptance is much better. Technology as such, as well as the idea of building additional biogas plants, have much better support in these communities. URL: https://www.gcass.science.upjs.sk/

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“…One of the biggest obstacles to the development of renewable energy production is the resistance of the local population to such projects (Martinát et. al.…”

Section: Perception and Social Acceptance Of Biogas Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This shows that the resistance of the population may not only be an obstacle to the establishment of a biogas plant (cf. Martinát et al 2017, Prosperi, Lombardi and Spada 2019, Dumont, Hildebrandt and Sempuga 2021, Strober et al 2021), but also an incentive for early decommissioning.…”

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The role and perception of biogas in the energy transformation in Slovakia

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2022

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“…Diverse reasons for this negative perception include a perceived reduction of the quality of the local environment (including odor leakages) or in reduced attractiveness of the local area for tourism [45]. The image of biogas production was further tarnished by their identification with the environmentally questionable practice of supplying such plants with energy crops that were purpose-grown on good arable land [46].…”

Section: Preferences Of Residents For Development Of Photovoltaic Power Plants and Biogas Plantsmentioning

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Conversion of Post-Socialist Agricultural Premises as a Chance for Renewable Energy Production. Photovoltaics or Biogas Plants?

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We aim to contribute to in-depth comprehension of the factors and preferences behind the reuses of large-scale underused or abandoned former collective farms from the 1950s–1980s for biogas plants and solar photovoltaic power plants. As a case study, three regions in the southern part of the Czech Republic have been selected. Our findings signal that the residents’ attitudes towards the mentioned energy sources are rather negative. Similarly, farmers’ interest in photovoltaic power plants is low. More interest has been detected in the case of biogas production; this is especially true for large agricultural companies and farmers, who own underused or abandoned premises. Biogas plants are frequently located in agricultural areas with warmer or just slightly colder climates as a consequence of the potential to process locally grown maize. On the other hand, photovoltaic power plants are found on more fertile plains with high levels of insolation, but, surprisingly, also in mountain regions which typically have low emissions. Both renewable energy solutions were found to be problematic as there is strong opposition to both types of installations among local inhabitants. This indicates the need for “soft” forms of planning. Stakeholder engagement and inclusive participation in all phases of the planning process are essential requirements for arriving at the best possible outcomes for the new renewable energy solutions and their acceptance by the public.

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“…It seems that avoiding controversies will have an immense impact on the further prospects of AD plants as an indispensable source of clean and sustainable energy in rural areas. We are aware that multiple previous studies were predominantly aiming for a better understanding general perceptions of biogas production [6,14,15,[21][22][23][24]; therefore, we have defined the aim of our paper as follows: to detect and compare the consequences of the occurrence of farm-fed AD plants before their construction and during their operational phase, as reflected in changes in the preferences of local inhabitants of AD plant host communities. Specifically, we focus in our study uniquely on cases of AD plants in three CEE countries that are widely recognized as examples of good practice, and which thus have the potential to serve as flagships for the further development of their respective national biogas sectors.…”

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Best Practice Forever? Dynamics behind the Perception of Farm-Fed Anaerobic Digestion Plants in Rural Peripheries

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Anaerobic digestion (AD) plants undoubtedly represent an integral and irreplaceable element in rural energy transition and sustainable waste management. In our study, we focus on an advanced understanding of the dynamics behind the changing perceptions of AD plants in host communities in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The surveyed AD plant case studies were selected to represent best-practice examples of AD plant operations in their countries. By means of a comparative survey in three host communities, we seek to learn more about the shift in perceptions of AD plants between their planning and operational phases. We find that, although our cases are considered best-practice examples of AD plant operations, their overall support in their communities dramatically dropped in the operational phase consequent to real-life experience with living in the neighbourhood of an AD plant. Additionally, our findings indicate that respondents who reported the most severe deterioration of AD plant perceptions were, surprisingly, those who had participated in the planning process more than other respondents. The most frequently mentioned type of participation in the planning phase was reported to be visits to the local administration office to inspect an AD plant’s planning documentation. We argue that deteriorating perceptions of best-practice examples of AD plant operations negatively impact the further development and acceptance of the biogas sector in Eastern Europe. The element of acceptance by the locals of AD plant operations urgently requires reflection in the definition of best practices to inspire and upgrade both existing and planned biogas energy projects.

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Interpreting regional and local diversities of the social acceptance of agricultural AD plants in the rural space of the Moravian-Silesian Region (Czech Republic)

Cited by 11 publications

References 46 publications

The role and perception of biogas in the energy transformation in Slovakia

The role and perception of biogas in the energy transformation in Slovakia

Conversion of Post-Socialist Agricultural Premises as a Chance for Renewable Energy Production. Photovoltaics or Biogas Plants?

Best Practice Forever? Dynamics behind the Perception of Farm-Fed Anaerobic Digestion Plants in Rural Peripheries

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