Trends in Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy Across Europe-A Literature Review

Trends in Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy Across Europe-A Literature Review

Social acceptance has proven to be a significant barrier in the implementation of renewable energy systems (hereinafter "RES"). While a general acceptance of RES is high, low local acceptance has hindered the development of renewable energy projects (hereinafter "REP"). This stud...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health Vol. 17; no. 24; p. 9161
Main Authors: Segreto, Marco, Principe, Lucas, Desormeaux, Alexandra, Torre, Marco, Tomassetti, Laura, Tratzi, Patrizio, Paolini, Valerio, Petracchini, Francesco
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 08-12-2020
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Subjects:
Acceptance
Alternative energy sources
Case studies
Climate change
Community
Energy
Energy development
Energy resources
Europe
Literature reviews
Production capacity
Public Opinion
Qualitative analysis
Qualitative research
Renewable Energy
Renewable resources
Review
Social acceptance
Sociology
Trends
Europe
public involvement
social acceptance
wind energy
biogas
climate change
renewable energies
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Summary:Social acceptance has proven to be a significant barrier in the implementation of renewable energy systems (hereinafter "RES"). While a general acceptance of RES is high, low local acceptance has hindered the development of renewable energy projects (hereinafter "REP"). This study assesses the determinants of local and general social acceptance of REP across Europe through a qualitative analysis from 25 case studies of the most significant social drivers and barriers that include all European countries. These case studies contain qualitative and quantitative analyses of the main factors for social acceptance of many representative groups including residents, stakeholders, and experts. Understanding the influences of social acceptance enables us to create strategies that will promote the development of REP by mitigating any public opposition.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph17249161