“The biggest challenge is lacking public acceptance of wind turbines”
An international team of researchers has examined the environmental, social, economic and legal aspects of wind energy. In this interview, Russell McKenna, an expert in energy system analysis, explains where he sees the greatest need for action to further develop wind energy.
In brief
- In their overview study, the team of researchers led by Russell McKenna identified 14 key impact categories of wind energy.
- They provide possible solutions for the identified impacts and suggest research priorities. More than 400 studies were included in the analysis.
- The review paper, recently published in the journal Joule, provides guidance for future studies and policy decisions.