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Solar, Wind and Land: Conflicts in Renewable Energy Development

Solar, Wind and Land: Conflicts in Renewable Energy Development

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Technology & EngineeringGeneral LawGeneral Science

ISBN10: 0415520479
ISBN13: 9780415520478
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Sep 10 2014
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The global demand for clean, renewable energy has rapidly expanded in recent years and will likely continue to escalate in the decades to come. Wind and solar energy systems often require large quantities of land and airspace, so their growing presence is generating a diverse array of new and challenging land use conflicts. Wind turbines can create noise, disrupt views or radar systems, and threaten bird populations. Solar energy projects can cause glare effects, impact pristine wilderness areas, and deplete water resources. Developers must successfully navigate through these and myriad other land use conflicts to complete any renewable energy project. Policymakers are increasingly confronted with disputes over these issues and are searching for rules to effectively govern them. Tailoring innovative policies to address the unique conflicts that arise in the context of renewable energy development is crucial to ensuring that the law facilitates rather than impedes the continued growth of this important industry.

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