Essays about: "Wind farms acceptance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words Wind farms acceptance.

  1. 1. The polarized attitudes of offshore wind - The social acceptance of planned offshore wind farm Västvind among Öckerö municipality residents

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Milla Marzelius; [2023]
    Keywords : Offshore wind energy; Social acceptance; Place attachment; Västvind; Öckerö; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change, the energy crisis of 2022-2023, and estimations of future electricity demands have stressed the necessity for a rapid transition of the energy system. Offshore wind energy plays an important role in this transition, and is expected to expand considerably on a global level, in the EU and in Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 2. EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF USING OLD WIND FARMS AREAS TO LIMIT THE ELECTRICAL GENERATION DEFICIT IN SE4 SWEDEN - A REPOWERING INVESTIGATION

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Mohamad Mubarak Drgham; [2023]
    Keywords : Swedish bidding zones; SE4; Electrical Generation Deficit; Wind Energy; Solar Energy; Storage System; Repowering; Wind Farms.;

    Abstract : In the southern part of Sweden, specifically in price zone SE4, there is an increasing cost of electricity and a contemporary supply deficit. This research aims to elaborate on the deficit in electrical generation to consumption in SE4. The found values indicate a 42% unmet demand, equaling 5.152 TWh annually. READ MORE

  4. 3. ASSESSMENT OF WIND POWER PROJECTS: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR EARLY-STAGE EVALUATION

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ilya Ibraheem; [2023]
    Keywords : Wind Power; Wind power project management; MCDM; AHP;

    Abstract : There is limited land accessible for the construction of wind farms due to the obstacles posed by geographical constraints, popular opposition, wildlife conservation, and power system integration. These variables make the planning of wind power projects a complex procedure requiring the consideration of numerous criteria and limits. READ MORE

  5. 4. The current situation of wind power development and human perception and attitude towards it : (A comparison study between India and Sweden)

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad

    Author : Jithin Jagadeesan; [2023]
    Keywords : Wind power; renewable energy; Sweden; India; human attitudes; public opinion; production and incentives.;

    Abstract : Environmental experts agree that climate change is the biggest challenge facing our planet, and renewable energy and wind power are two important ways to curb it. Many governments promote these choices as environmentally friendly. READ MORE

  6. 5. APPROACHES ON HOW TO INCREASE LOCAL ACCEPTANCE OF WIND POWER ALONG THE SOUTH COAST OF SWEDEN: THE CASE OF SKURUP MUNICIPALITY

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Elizabeth Madsen; [2023]
    Keywords : Wind farms acceptance; national and local wind farm policy; local opposition; wind power objection Skurup; Wind power Sweden;

    Abstract : Wind power projects are costly, and a big part of the project management cost of wind projects are in the development stage before construction starts. In Sweden, the approval of any wind project within any municipality requires support of the local community and authority. READ MORE