Support for renewable energy: The case of wind power


Germeshausen, Robert ; Heim, Sven ; Wagner, Ulrich J.


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URL: https://madoc.bib.uni-mannheim.de/61090
URN: urn:nbn:de:bsz:180-madoc-610908
Document Type: Working paper
Year of publication: 2021
The title of a journal, publication series: ZEW Discussion Papers
Volume: 21-074
Place of publication: Mannheim
Publication language: English
Institution: Sonstige Einrichtungen > ZEW - Leibniz-Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung
School of Law and Economics > Umweltökonomik, Industrieökonomik, Finanzwissenschaft (Wagner 2015-)
MADOC publication series: Veröffentlichungen des ZEW (Leibniz-Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung) > ZEW Discussion Papers
Subject: 330 Economics
Classification: JEL: D12 , D72 , Q42 , Q50,
Keywords (English): renewable energy , wind power , public support , elections , externalities
Abstract: Successful decarbonization of the electricity sector hinges on the support of the public, which is at risk when electricity generation emits local externalities. This paper estimates the impact of wind turbine deployment on granular measures of revealed preferences for renewable electricity in product and political markets. We address endogenous siting of turbines with a novel IV approach that exploits quasi-experimental variation in profitability. We find that nearby wind turbines significantly reduce citizens’ support, but this effect quickly fades with distance from the site. Our results shed light on how distance requirements and financial participation could enhance support for renewables.


Environmental SustainabilitySocial SustainabilitySDG 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureSDG 13: Climate Action


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