Managing Conflicts with Local Communities over the Introduction of Renewable Energy: The Solar-Rush Experience in Japan

Akita, Noriko; Ohe, Yasuo; Araki, Shoko; Yokohari, Makoto; Terada, Toru; Bolthouse, Jay

doi:10.3390/land9090290

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“…Minimizing the amount of CO 2 reduction by altering the operation plan of the operation plan line was explored by mathematical optimization. The model equation for optimizing calculation is shown in Equation (6). From Equation ( 6), the operation judgment of each processing facility is binary, so it is non-linear.…”

Section: Co 2 Reduction Effects Due To Operation Shiftmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition, the share of renewable energy increased significantly from 2.2 to 9.2%. In particular, solar and wind power generation is becoming more widespread due to the Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) system [5,6]. However, since these sources are unstable and easily affected by the weather and time, it is not easy to utilize them as a substitute for baseload power supply, such as thermal power generation, which is stable, and its output can be adjusted.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Actual Measurement and Evaluation of the Balance between Electricity Supply and Demand in Waste-Treatment Facilities and Development of Adjustment Methods

Yoshidome

Kikuchi²,

Okanoya

et al. 2021

Applied Sciences

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In Japan, breakthroughs to improve the share of renewable energy in the energy mix have become an urgent issue. However, the problem could not be solved by simply adding more power plants for various technical reasons, such as the unsuitability of using renewable energy as baseloads due to its intermittency. Furthermore, establishing the required cooperative systems for regionally distributed power adjustment is also tricky. Based on these backgrounds, this paper constructs an operation plan that minimizes CO2 emissions by correcting the generation and load patterns of the renewable energy of solar power, utilizing power generation from waste as a substitute for baseload power, and estimating the power demand of each facility. The result shows that by adjusting the operation plans, the model can reduce CO2 emission by 20.95 and 8.30% in weeks with high and low solar power generation surpluses, respectively. Furthermore, these results show that it is possible to reduce CO2 emissions in regions that have power sources with low CO2 emission coefficients by forecasting the amount of power generation and power load in the region and appropriately planning the operation in advance.

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Actual Measurement and Evaluation of the Balance between Electricity Supply and Demand in Waste-Treatment Facilities and Development of Adjustment Methods

Yoshidome

Kikuchi²,

Okanoya

et al. 2021

Applied Sciences

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“…6,10 Similar scenarios are observed in Japan, where solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power projects in various parts of the country received several oppositions from local residents and other stakeholders due to landscape and social impacts. 2,11,12 Though, as of March 2021, the 50 cases of "suspension of procedures" for power plant projects under the Environmental Impact Assessment Law (Act No. 81 of 1997) (hereinafter referred to as "Law Assessment") found in the Environmental Impact Assessment Information Support Network of the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) were mostly related to licensing and economic issues.…”

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“…conflict with local communities). 2,11,12,[21][22][23] By doing so, we aim to (1) demonstrate the importance of the landscape factors, among others, having the potential to become an instrumental starting factor in the selection of wind and solar PV power project sites and (2) highlight the importance of incorporating landscape conservation measures into the legal and social systems.…”

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“…Renewable energy is increasingly approached as an essential solution to reverse the impacts of non-renewable energy, 1 particularly in reducing green gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. 2,3 In the international arena, the plan to develop renewable energy sources is gaining salience as part of the global energy transition to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 4 Opportunities for renewable energy are plentiful such as socio-economic development, energy access and security, and climate change mitigation.…”

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Contested renewable energy sites due to landscape and socio-ecological barriers: Comparison of wind and solar power installation cases in Japan

Kohsaka

Kohyama

2022

Energy & Environment

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There has been an increasing effort to promote renewable energies as climate change mitigation measures in Japan. Yet, the installation of wind turbines and solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants is being contested in several parts of the country. There is a need to understand these oppositions to reduce the number of delayed projects or overcome future barriers. Thus, in this study, we investigated cases of opposition movements and legal proceedings against wind and solar PV power development. Results indicated that landscape elements and socio-ecological factors motivate local oppositions. For instance, there were cases filed due to landscape view obstruction caused by wind turbines and solar panels. In terms of socio-ecological barriers, examples of cases scrutinized showed opposition caused by the potential impact on recreational activities such as climbing and hiking trails. Additionally, we observed that there were differences in the scope and scale of opposition movements and legal proceedings between wind and solar PV power projects. These differences were related to the scale (project size) and duration (construction to operation) of the project coupled with the renewable energy-related legal system changes in Japan. We observed that the overall legislative framework is frequently designed at the national level while challenges in project site selection are dealt with at the municipal- and prefectural-level. The findings of this study can help policymakers to revise and/or develop legal systems that minimize impacts on landscape and social elements while satisfying the demand for renewable energy transitions.

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Modeling desirable futures at local scale by combining the nature futures framework and multi-objective optimization

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Envisioning positive scenarios that recognize the multiple values of nature is fundamental for designing transformative changes in local socio-ecological systems. This study developed a protocol with three specifications for operationalizing the Nature Futures Framework (NFF) in a landscape scenario analysis using a multi-objective optimization framework composed of: (1) exploring nature-positive futures, (2) seeking alternative pathways for targets satisfying visions of plural values, and (3) screening key direct drivers to achieve the targets. This research conducted a case study of a rural landscape in northeastern Japan. First, 110 strategies of landscape management options were simulated from 2015 to 2100 using a forest landscape model, LANDIS-II. The simulation developed a data frame of four integrated indicators of the NFF values for each year and strategy. Second, nature-positive strategies were screened using the common values. Pareto optimal strategies were then identified to obtain equally good solutions. Finally, the key response options to achieve good nature-positive futures were identified using decision tree analysis. Our protocol identified (1) multiple, but few nature-positive and Pareto optimal strategies that satisfied NFF visions, (2) nature-positive, but not Pareto optimal strategies, and (3) non-nature-positive strategies. In most Pareto optimal strategies, the maximized value perspectives changed over time. Our protocol also identified key response options to achieve three different NFF value perspectives in the case study area: (1) clear or selective cutting in forestry and (2) solar PV installation on abandoned pastureland in agriculture and energy sectors. We discussed the implication for local landscape management, localizing NFF narratives to develop future scenarios and modeling practice of NFF. The protocol does not depend on a specific model and indicator. Thus, our scalable protocol can be applied to scenarios and model practices in any region to support envisioning plausible, feasible, and positive futures, and designing future stakeholder collaboration.

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Managing Conflicts with Local Communities over the Introduction of Renewable Energy: The Solar-Rush Experience in Japan

Cited by 16 publications

References 43 publications

Actual Measurement and Evaluation of the Balance between Electricity Supply and Demand in Waste-Treatment Facilities and Development of Adjustment Methods

Actual Measurement and Evaluation of the Balance between Electricity Supply and Demand in Waste-Treatment Facilities and Development of Adjustment Methods

Contested renewable energy sites due to landscape and socio-ecological barriers: Comparison of wind and solar power installation cases in Japan

Modeling desirable futures at local scale by combining the nature futures framework and multi-objective optimization

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