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.

Trends in social acceptance of renewable energy across Europe. A literature review / Segreto, Marco; Principe, Lucas; Desormeaux, Alexandra; Torre, Marco; Tomassetti, Laura; Tratzi, Patrizio; Paolini, Valerio; Petracchini, Francesco. - In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. - ISSN 1660-4601. - 17:(2020). [10.3390/ijerph17249161]

Trends in social acceptance of renewable energy across Europe. A literature review

Torre, Marco;Tomassetti, Laura;Paolini, Valerio
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2020

Abstract

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.
2020
biogas; climate change; public involvement; renewable energies; social acceptance; wind energy
01 Pubblicazione su rivista::01g Articolo di rassegna (Review)
Trends in social acceptance of renewable energy across Europe. A literature review / Segreto, Marco; Principe, Lucas; Desormeaux, Alexandra; Torre, Marco; Tomassetti, Laura; Tratzi, Patrizio; Paolini, Valerio; Petracchini, Francesco. - In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. - ISSN 1660-4601. - 17:(2020). [10.3390/ijerph17249161]
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