Enhancing local distinctiveness fosters public acceptance of tidal energy: A UK case study
Enhancing local distinctiveness fosters public acceptance of tidal energy: A UK case study
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10.1016/j.enpol.2010.09.012
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2011-01-01
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9
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Devine-Wright, Patrick
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作者：
Devine-Wright, Patrick
潮汐能具有形成低碳电力部门一部分的技术潜力，然而，其“社会潜力”尚不清楚，因为迄今为止很少有关于公众信仰和反应的实证研究。这项研究通过调查北方爱尔兰的潮汐能发电站来解决这一差距，据说这是世界上第一个并网装置。数据收集从313附近的两个村庄的居民使用混合的方法，由一个概念框架，避免了“邻避”的假设，而是借鉴了地方理论的指导。调查结果表明，该项目得到了强烈的支持，因为人们认为该项目通过“将该地区放在世界地图上”来增强当地的独特性：看起来很熟悉，有助于应对气候变化。这些积极的信念超过了对结果和过程方面的关切，这在两个村庄中的一个村庄占主导地位。该项目被解释为几乎没有积极的地方经济成果，可能威胁到当地生计和当地生态。此外，居民对咨询程序表示怀疑，并报告说行为参与程度很低。公众接受可再生能源的文献，并为新兴的海洋能源部门的研究结果的影响进行了讨论。(C)2010爱思唯尔有限公司版权所有。
Tidal energy has the technical potential to form part of a low carbon electricity sector, however, its 'social potential' is less clear, as few empirical studies of public beliefs and responses have been conducted to date. This research addressed this gap by investigating a tidal energy convertor in Northern Ireland, said to be the first grid-connected device of its kind in the world. Data was collected from 313 residents of two nearby villages using mixed methods, guided by a conceptual framework that avoided 'NIMBY' assumptions and instead drew on place theory. Findings indicated strong support for the project, arising from beliefs that the project enhanced local distinctiveness by 'putting the area on the map worldwide': appeared visually familiar and helped tackle climate change. These positive beliefs outweighed concerns about outcome and process aspects, which were preponderant in one of the two villages. The project was interpreted to have few positive local economic outcomes, to potentially threaten local livelihoods and local ecology. Moreover, residents expressed cynicism about consultation procedures, and reported low levels of behavioural engagement. Implications of the findings for the literature on public acceptance of renewable energy, and for the emerging marine energy sector specifically, are discussed. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.