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June 12, 2021Energy EconomicsOpen Access

Preferences for community renewable energy investments in Europe

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This research aims to understand preferences for community renewable energy investments in Europe and identify factors influencing those preferences.
Administered a choice experiment across 31 European nations with a sample size of 18,037 respondents.
Analyzed preferences for investment in community renewable energy projects, highlighting interests in financial, operational, and siting aspects.
Compared preferences for investments administered by community organizations versus utility companies.
79% of respondents showed interest in investing in at least one of the scenarios presented.
Preference for energy cooperatives over utility-administered projects was evident, indicating a desire for community involvement.
A notable regional variation was found in preferences for visible installations, correlating with perceived self-sufficiency.

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Randomized trial examines preferences for community renewable energy investments in 31 European nations, suggesting key strategies for policy enhancement.

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Cohen et al. (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dd685d0644c7b49d40d6b5 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2021.105386

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Randomized trial examines preferences for community renewable energy investments in 31 European nations, suggesting key strategies for policy enhancement.

Preferences for community renewable energy investments in Europe

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Preferences for community renewable energy investments in Europe

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