Theoretical frameworks associated with science and technology studies (STS) are becoming
increasingly prominent in social science energy research, but what do they offer? This …

A challenge relating to the development of renewable energy in the UK concerns how large
companies can foster positive relationships with local communities. The concepts of …

A step change is needed in the deployment of renewable energy if the triple challenge of
ensuring climate change mitigation, energy security, and energy affordability is to be met …

Our widely cited 2005 explanatory framework for considering public responses to wind farm
developments distinguished two gaps: a 'social gap'between the high support for wind …

The literature on public attitudes to wind power is underpinned by key assumptions which
limit its scope and restrict the findings it can present. Five key assumptions are that:(1) The …

To foster the green energy transition, local acceptance of wind energy is highly relevant.
Since simple solutions like setback distances do not reflect the issue complexity, we …

Drawing on the work of Foucault, we develop an integrated framework for understanding
how risk is organized in three different modes: prospectively, in real time, and …

For rural communities, energy projects can provide a host of benefits, and yet also be a
source of significant conflict. Place attachment has become an increasingly popular concept …

Cities all over the world are setting ambitious targets of achieving zero carbon emissions
and 100% renewable energy in the near future. Such energy transitions are highly complex …

Social acceptance is a key challenge for the deployment of wind energy and could limit the
overall wind resource we are able to exploit to meet climate change targets. Social …