Increasing community acceptance of photovoltaic developments: How can planners and developers mitigate the risk of halting or delaying PV solar farm projects by increasing community acceptance?
Translated title
Increasing community acceptance of photovoltaic developments
Author
Lasota, Pola
Term
4. Term
Publication year
2024
Submitted on
2024-06-06
Pages
60
Abstract
This thesis examines the local planning of large-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar farms and asks how planners and developers can reduce the risk of projects being halted or delayed by increasing community acceptance. Using the theory of Choice Awareness (a framework that makes options and consequences clear) and a Stakeholder Analysis (mapping the people and groups affected), the study analyzes actors and their interests. It combines qualitative and quantitative methods and looks at the technological, economic, psychological, and sociological impacts of PV modules. The findings show that community involvement is often insufficient and that many factors shape acceptance and implementation of PV solar farms. Document analysis and interviews indicate that public dialogue and transparency are frequently missing, raising community concerns about the returns on these investments. The thesis offers practical approaches for private developers and planners to improve acceptance and accelerate the installation of solar systems.
Dette speciale undersøger den lokale planlægningsproces for store solcelleparker og spørger, hvordan planlæggere og udviklere kan mindske risikoen for stop eller forsinkelser ved at øge lokal opbakning. Med udgangspunkt i Choice Awareness (en tilgang, der gør valgmuligheder og konsekvenser tydelige) og en interessentanalyse (kortlægning af berørte personer og grupper) analyserer studiet aktører og deres interesser. Projektet kombinerer kvalitative og kvantitative metoder og belyser de teknologiske, økonomiske, psykologiske og sociologiske effekter af solcellemoduler. Resultaterne viser, at borgerinddragelsen ofte er utilstrækkelig, og at flere forhold påvirker accept og gennemførelse af solcelleparker. Gennem dokumentanalyse og interviews fremgår det, at offentlig dialog og gennemsigtighed ofte mangler, hvilket skaber bekymring i lokalsamfundet om afkastet af investeringerne. Specialet præsenterer til sidst praktiske tilgange for private udviklere og planlæggere, der kan styrke lokal accept og fremskynde udrulningen af solcelleanlæg.
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