When Importance Meets Expectations: Local Acceptance of Wind and Solar in Germany
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Discovery of the day · Political Science
When importance meets expectations: Determinants of local acceptance for wind and photovoltaic projects in Germany
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Social Sciences · Political Science
Discovery of the day
A new study examines how local residents in Germany decide whether to support wind and solar energy projects, finding that perceived importance of renewable energy and expectations about project outcomes are the strongest predictors of acceptance. Researchers surveyed communities hosting or near proposed developments, analyzing how factors like procedural fairness, trust in developers, and expected local benefits interact to shape public opinion. For a retired public servant who managed energy procurement and IT use, these findings offer practical insights into the social dynamics that can accelerate or derail infrastructure projects — directly relevant to the political and sociological trade-offs you navigated in your career.
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