A mast is a mast is a mast…? Comparison of preferences for location-scenarios of electricity pylons and wind power plants using conjoint analysis

Zaunbrecher, Barbara S.; Linzenich, Anika; Ziefle, Martina

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2017.02.043

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“…For the attribute location, preferences were higher for industrial and agricultural areas than for pristine areas, which is corroborating previous research (Ek and Persson, 2014;Zaunbrecher et al, 2017). For transport options, a lower visual impact (no transport or underground pipeline) was favored over visible transport options (overground pipeline and truck/tank car), which is in line with past research on acceptance of power lines [e.g., (Lienert et al, 2018)].…”

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“…Previous studies have found that visibility from residential areas and placement in open countryside (e.g., in pristine areas such as forests or an installation near nature protection areas) influence preferences and acceptance (Ek and Persson, 2014;Kontogianni et al, 2014;Bertsch et al, 2016). To represent a variety of landscape types, four levels for location were selected using a K-means clustering approach on CORINE Land Cover data (Büttner and Kosztra, 2011) in line with previous acceptance research [e.g., (Zaunbrecher et al, 2017)]: industrial area, field, field near residential area, and forest/pristine area. We chose to include the distinction between the landscapes field and field near residential area to also capture the distance aspect and whether the plant would be visible from residents' homes.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…The investigation of social acceptance of fuel innovations is not limited to the end-product of alternative fuels as such, but has to include production and transport infrastructure, as well as different perceptions on land use scenarios, to develop reliable public trust in deciders, technical experts, policy, and governance (Offermann-van Heek et al, 2018;Linzenich et al, 2021). As taken from local protest movements in the context of infrastructure decisions [e.g., (Takahashi and Gaber, 1998;van der Horst, 2007;Moss et al, 2015;Neukirch, 2016)], we know that local residents are not only interested in a timely information and communication strategy about upcoming energy infrastructure [e.g., (Zaunbrecher et al, 2017;Linzenich et al, 2019;Linzenich et al, 2020)], but rather they demand to be integrated into the decision making process [e.g., (Zaunbrecher and Ziefle, 2016;Kluge et al, 2021)]. This integration of the public in early phases of technology development is a necessary requirement of forming shared common values [e.g., (Pelletier et al, 1999)] and also fosters the trust in the transparency of the process, the information, and the public authority [e.g., (Offermannvan Heek et al, 2018;Kluge et al, 2021)].…”

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On the road to sustainable transport: Acceptance and preferences for renewable fuel production infrastructure

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To abate climate change and ameliorate the air quality in urban areas, innovative solutions are required to reduce CO2 and pollutant emissions from traffic. Alternative fuels made from biomass or CO2 and hydrogen can contribute to these goals by substituting fossil gasoline or diesel in combustion engines. Using a conjoint analysis approach, the current study investigates preferences of laypeople (n = 303) for fuel production facilities in terms of siting location, plant size, raw material used in the production, and raw material transport. The location was most decision-relevant, followed by raw material transport, whereas plant size and type of raw material played a less prominent role for the preference choice. The best-case scenario from the point of view of acceptance would be the installation of a rather small bio-hybrid fuel production plant in an industrial area (instead of an agricultural or pristine environment). No transport or transport via underground pipeline were preferred over truck/tank car or overground pipeline. The findings can be used as a basis for planning and decision-making for designing production networks for new fuel types.

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“…Health concerns are closely related to physical factors. Uncertainty about the health impacts of a renewable energy facility may be an important contributor to local opposition (Zaunbrecher et al, 2017). Another frequent concern is the impact on the environment, including on wildlife, for example bats and birds, the ecosystem in general and the impact on vegetation and groundwater connected with building access roads and hardstand areas.…”

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Energy Transition in the Baltic Sea Region

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Rodi²

2022

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The climate urgency requires us to transition to an efficient, renewables based economy as soon as possible. This book is a welcome and timely contribution to the energy transition policy discourse in the Baltic Sea region. I am sure the experiences and best practices from across cities, regions and states will inspire action far beyond the region."Krista Mikkonen, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change of Finland "We already know that decarbonizing our economies at the pace and scale called for by climate science will face unprecedented obstacles. Increasingly, however, we are discovering that the greatest obstacle may not be a dearth of technological solutions or finance, but one of public opinion: whether expressed in the form of localised resistance against renewable energy projects or rejection of national climate action by a wavering electorate, lacking social acceptance threatens to undermine progress towards the necessary energy transition. Drawing on a region that offers pioneering insights, the diverse group of authors represented in this book offers a unique perspective and valuable lessons on perhaps the most intractable climate policy challenge yet."

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“…In a survey amongst German residents Zaunbrecher et al investigated preferences in two situations that were presented to the respondents [12]. One was a plan for a new power line in their neighbourhood, the other for a new wind farm.…”

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A Proposal to Use Determinants of Annoyance in Wind Farm Planning and Management

Berg¹

2022

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Wind energy in Europe is aimed to grow at a steady, high pace, but opposition from residents to local wind farm plans is one of the obstacles to further growth. A large body of evidence shows that local populations want to be involved and respected for their concerns, but in practice this is a complex process that cannot be solved with simple measures such as financial compensation. The visual presence and the acoustic impact of a wind farm is an important concern for residents. Generally environmental noise management aims to reduce the exposure of the population, usually based on acoustics and restricted to a limited number of sources (such as transportation or industry) and sound descriptors (such as Lden). Individual perceptions are taken into account only at an aggregate, statistical level (such as percentage of exposed, annoyed or sleep-disturbed persons in the population). Individual perceptions and reactions to sound vary in intensity and over different dimensions (such as pleasure/fear or distraction). Sound level is in fact a weak predictor of the perceived health effects of sound. The positive or negative perception of and attitude to the source of the sound is a better predictor of its effects. This article aims to show how the two perspectives (based on acoustics and on perception) can lead to a combined approach in the management of a wind farm aimed to reduce annoyance, not primarily of sound level. An important aspect in this approach is what the sound means to people: is it associated with the experience of having no say in plans, does it lead to anxiety or worry, is it appropriate? The available knowledge will be applied to wind farm management: planning as well as operation.

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A mast is a mast is a mast…? Comparison of preferences for location-scenarios of electricity pylons and wind power plants using conjoint analysis

Cited by 31 publications

References 45 publications

On the road to sustainable transport: Acceptance and preferences for renewable fuel production infrastructure

On the road to sustainable transport: Acceptance and preferences for renewable fuel production infrastructure

Energy Transition in the Baltic Sea Region

A Proposal to Use Determinants of Annoyance in Wind Farm Planning and Management

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