Sustainability, investment strategy, and governance: evaluation of wind energy sector in North-West Spain

Fernández‐González, Raquel; Guillén, Félix Puime; Tandir, Natasa; Prado, Francisco Rodríguez de

doi:10.1080/1331677x.2023.2183420

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“…Another interesting problem is why Spain and Portugal are developing wind energy faster than could be inferred from the length of their coastlines. Although both countries have coastlines, they also have diverse geographic landscapes that provide ample opportunities for wind energy development beyond coastal regions [114]. Inland areas and mountainous terrains in Spain and Portugal often experience favorable wind conditions, allowing for the establishment of wind farms away from the coast.…”

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Development of Wind Energy in EU Countries as an Alternative Resource to Fossil Fuels in the Years 2016–2022

Wolniak,

Skotnicka-Zasadzień

2023

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The aim of this article is to present solutions related to wind energy in EU countries as an alternative to fossil fuels. This article is based on secondary information and statistical data regarding the development of wind power engineering in EU countries for the years 2016–2022. The main purpose of this paper is to analyze of the relations between the development of wind energy in European Union countries and GPD (gross domestic product) per capita and selected factors. The following hypotheses were formulated: H1—There is a statistically significant correlation between GDP per capita and the use of wind energy in European Union countries. H2—There is a relationship between the length of the coastline and the use of wind energy in European Union countries. H3—There is a statistically significant correlation between the attitude to uncertainty of the inhabitants of a given country and the use of wind energy in said country. The presented research results support all these hypotheses. The results of the research regarding H2 are as follows: in the case of northern European countries (Ireland and Finland) and the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal), the development of wind power engineering in the study period was faster than could be inferred from the length of the coastline in these countries. Regarding hypothesis H1, it was concluded on the basis of the analysis that the involvement of countries in the development of wind power engineering is correlated with their wealth. The novelty of this paper emerges from its innovative approach to analyzing wind power engineering, its incorporation of cultural factors, its quantitative assessment of correlations, and its actionable policy recommendations. These elements collectively contribute to a comprehensive and impactful study that advances our understanding of wind energy adoption in the European Union.

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