Renewable energy source facilities as a factor in locational conflicts in rural areas

Natalia Świdyńska · 2025 · Economics and Environment

Summary. Renewable energy installations trigger locational conflicts in rural areas despite public support for clean energy development. Communities exhibit NIMBY opposition and minimal participation in social consultations, particularly when consultation outcomes lack legal binding force. Conflicts emerge primarily between residents and local authorities, driven by health concerns about wind turbines. The study reveals that legislative reforms are needed to give communities genuine influence over energy development decisions in their regions.

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@article{widy-ska-2025-renewable-energy-source-facilities-factor,
  title   = {Renewable energy source facilities as a factor in locational conflicts in rural areas},
  author  = {Natalia Świdyńska},
  journal = {Economics and Environment},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.34659/eis.2024.91.4.791},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.34659/eis.2024.91.4.791}
}

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DOI

10.34659/eis.2024.91.4.791

Countries

Poland

Regions

Europe

Categories

energy, policy, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation

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2026-08-01