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The social complexity of renewable energy production in the countryside

Conrad Kunze, Henner Busch

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Abstract

Based on field studies in 7 cases rural renewable energy projects in Brandenburg (federal state of Germany) were analysed during an 18 month period (early 2009 to mid 2010). The study identified relevant social dimensions of renewable energy technology and classified them according to organizational complexity, technology acceptance, participation by locals and financing models. This research shows that social complexity that accompanies renewable energy projects can be equally challenging as economic or technical aspects.
Original languageEnglish
JournalElectronic Green Journal
Volume1
Issue number31
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Other Social Sciences

Free keywords

  • Energy Autarky
  • Energy region
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • Renewable Energy
  • Rural development
  • Social research

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