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- Title
Three Wind Farm Developments, Three Different Planning Difficulties: Cases from Denmark.
- Authors
Borch, Kristian; Kirkegaard, Julia Kirch; Nyborg, Sophie
- Abstract
The aim of this paper is to provide a new perspective on the conditions for the multiple dimensions of concerns and to understand why some wind power projects run smoothly, while others lead to unexpected outcomes due to local resistance. The paper considers three Danish wind farm developments with different planning difficulties, from "smooth" to intensified resistance and conflicts between local communities and the planning authority. To better understand the different planning pathways, we use a research framework where social acceptance is viewed from a conflict management theory perspective, with a focus on the uniqueness and different dimensions of conflicts. The paper discusses how the framing of the planning system considers specific types of tangible concerns, while more intangible concerns are neglected, and how this leads to escalating conflicts. The paper is concluded with several policy recommendations on how to avoid conflicts and how authorities and politicians should reflect on their own agency in provoking conflicts, which can be avoided by proactively involving affected communities at early stages.
- Subjects
DENMARK; COMMUNITIES; CONFLICT management; WIND power; SOCIAL acceptance; WIND power plants; CONFLICT theory
- Publication
Energies (19961073), 2023, Vol 16, Issue 12, p4662
- ISSN
1996-1073
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/en16124662