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Examining the social acceptance of wind energy: practical guidelines for onshore wind project development in France

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posted on 2023-06-09, 00:32 authored by Peter Enevoldsen, Benjamin SovacoolBenjamin Sovacool
This study investigates methods for increasing the local social acceptance of onshore wind projects in France. It is based on input from semi-structured research interviews and insight from a French wind energy company. That company had noted that a lack of local social acceptance of wind projects increased the risk of failures, cost escalation, and project delays. In this study, we first summarize recent scholarship concerning local social opposition and acceptance of wind energy through a selected literature review and case studies of wind projects throughout Europe. We then use this data to create guidelines on how to increase the likelihood of social acceptance for onshore wind project development in France, and to inform current debates in the energy studies literature over the acceptance of wind energy and energy transitions.

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  • Published

Journal

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

ISSN

1364-0321

Publisher

Science Direct

Volume

53

Page range

178-184

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  • SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2016-03-10

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