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Is the development of renewable energy projects compatible with rural communities? The case of Eastern China
Zhuxiang Liu1,2, Ajiang Chen2,3, Yijun Liu1,2
1Department of Sociology, Hohai University, Nanjing, China.
Introduction:
The development of renewable energy projects has become a key strategy for addressing global climate change. From the perspective of social compatibility, this article examines the suitability of two types of renewable energy projects, photovoltaic and wind energy, for the local area.
Methods:
A mixed-methods approach combining interviews and questionnaires was used to obtain the attitudes of local residents, with the sample consisting of 96 respondents from four surrounding communities and villages.
Results:
The results show that the introduction of renewable energy projects has caused important changes to the environment, resource utilization, and landscape. The questionnaire results support the main viewpoints from the qualitative research.
Conclusion:
To improve social compatibility, targeted policy strategies are needed, including participatory planning that incorporates community views, support for local livelihood transitions, and differentiated strategies for photovoltaic and wind energy projects.
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