What are the effects on local/public acceptability of offshore wind, CCUS and other forms of low carbon generation development with respect to the cumulative impacts of onshore infrastructure related to deployment (e.g. grid etc.)?
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Streamlining marine energy consenting processes: Considering public attitudes in the development of public engagement strategies
To achieve renewable energy targets and energy security, marine areas around the UK are becoming an important arena for energy generation. Large, high capacity wind parks are being planned, whilst more nascent technologi...
Funded by: NERC
Why might this be relevant?
The project partially answers the question by exploring public attitudes to MRE and developing public engagement strategies, and the authors have the necessary expertise in social attitudes to MRE and strategies for reducing the risks and uncertainties of MRE consenting.
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Market Uptake Measures of Floating Offshore Wind Technology Systems (FOWTs)
MARINEWIND is a 36-month (Nov-22 to Oct-25) Horizon Europe coordination and support action that will identify bottlenecks and potential opportunities to strengthen floating offshore wind technologies (FOWT) role in deliv...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on increasing social acceptance of FOWT facilities and installations, addressing misperception phenomena from citizens, which directly relates to the question on local/public acceptability of offshore wind development.
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Natural Environment and Offshore Wind (NEOW)
The UK Government has a legally binding commitment to bring greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. The Humber has a central role to play in supporting the Government's net zero targets as it is the largest industr...
Funded by: NERC
Why might this be relevant?
The project does not directly address the question, but the authors have the necessary expertise to address the challenges of the environmental impacts of offshore wind expansion on marine ecosystems and seas.