Local ownership: Does It Matter?

Local ownership: Does It Matter?: A Cross-Case Institutional Analysis of 14 Onshore Wind Farms in the Netherlands

Brouwer, Bas (TU Delft Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)

Hoppe, T. (mentor)
van Bergem, R. (mentor)
Renes, Sander (graduation committee)
Kamp, L.M. (graduation committee)

Delft University of Technology

Electrical Engineering | Sustainable Energy Technology

2023-11-07

Wind energy is deemed important in the Netherlands in sustainable energy transitions. While Commercial Wind Energy Project Developers (CWEPDs) bring professionalism, Local Energy Cooperatives (LECs) promote local renewable initiatives. The Dutch Klimaatakkoord aims for 50% community-owned renewable electricity, but real-world implementation of community involvement is unclear. The Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework helps understand 'rules-in-use' for decision-making. This study explores how LECs and CWEPDs interact with these rules, focusing on Dutch onshore wind farm projects. Using 14 case studies, the research compares organisational forms in project outcomes, employing interviews and written sources for data collection and statistical testing and QCA for analysis. Key findings include LECs completing projects faster and with fewer objections than CWEPDs and the importance of transparent information sharing. The study suggests policy and development implications, highlighting the need for more inclusive and transparent decision-making in wind energy projects.

Wind Energy
Netherlands
Onshore Wind Farms
Commercial Wind Energy Project Developers (CWEPDs)
Local Energy Cooperatives (LECs)
Local Ownership
Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD)
Qualitatative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
Stakeholder Involvement
Decision-Making Processes

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Student theses

master thesis

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