This paper analyzes local stakeholders' perceptions of the Tolhuaca geothermal exploration
project in Chile from 2009 until its cancellation in 2016 for financial reasons. The research is …

Background The role of geothermal technology in the context of global efforts toward carbon-
free and clean energy production is becoming increasingly important. Social acceptance is a …

Social acceptance of renewables, such as geothermal energy, is a key factor in successfully
meeting national energy targets. Siting geothermal energy projects can be challenging …

Energy controversies have been widely studied. Such studies are, however, generally
based on either single case studies, providing rich and in-depth understanding of (local) …

Energy storage (ES), both grid-scale and behind-the-meter, will depend largely upon
domestic acceptance of the technology in the public sphere. Recognizing the role that media …

In a transition to a sustainable energy system, governmental actors initiate participatory
processes to gain better insights in questions and concerns of stakeholders, or to create …

Energy transitions require a rethinking of the role of public authorities to integrate public
views and concerns. Through a case study in Geneva, Switzerland, this article examines …

Most literature on community engagement (CE) focuses on why and how local communities
respond to energy projects or technologies. There has been very limited attention to project …

By looking at deep geothermal energy in Switzerland, this article illustrates how innovation
pathways in federal countries take entangled forms between top-down and bottom-up. The …

Due to its high efficiency and zero direct greenhouse gas emissions, the direct utilization of
geothermal energy could play a crucial role in addressing climate change. Low-enthalpy …