Journal Article - Energy

Not in My Backyard, but Not Far Away from Me: Local Acceptance of Wind Power in China

| March 2015

Abstract

Local acceptance of wind energy technology has become an important factor to consider when designing local and national wind energy technological innovation policies. Previous studies have investigated the factors that shape the local acceptance of wind power in high-income countries. However, to the best of our knowledge, these factors had not been investigated in China. Utilizing a survey and quantitative analysis, we have identified the factors that are correlated with local acceptance of wind power in China. We conducted our study in the city of Jiuquan, Gansu Province, which currently possesses the largest installed capacity for wind power generation in China. Two factors, namely, perceived economic benefits and perceived environmental costs, influence local acceptance of wind power in China most significantly. Local acceptance of wind power in China can be described as "not in my backyard, but not far away from me". In other words, the acceptance rate is lowest when the source of wind power is located in their village or community, highest when the project is located in their county and city and decreases for projects that are constructed further away.

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For Academic Citation: Guo, Yue, Peng Ru, Su Jun, and Laura Diaz Anadon. “Not in My Backyard, but Not Far Away from Me: Local Acceptance of Wind Power in China.” Energy, vol. 82. (March 2015):
722–733
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The Authors

Laura Diaz Anadon

Laura Diaz Anadon

  • Affiliate, Environment and Natural Resources Program/Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program
  • Former Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School, 2013–2016
  • Former Director of the Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group, Belfer Center, 2010–2016
  • Former Associate Director of the Science, Technology and Public Policy Program, Belfer Center, 2012–2016
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