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RP3007: Opportunities and challenges for the development and implementation of community-scale renewable energy projects

Project leader name: 
Assoc. Prof. Mark Disendorf
Project status: 
Complete
Project period: 
02/2013 to 02/2016

This project will study community-scale renewable energy (wind farms) in Australia, Germany and other countries to understand what conditions help or hinder their expansion. Results of the study will be used to educate the public to increase the number of community-scale renewable power initiatives.

Publications related to this project

Peer Reviewed Research Publications

This think piece investigates how far these diverse actors embrace the aims of the Degrowth movement.

News Article
When there’s a worthy goal in sight such as solar or any type of renewable energy project communities can be boosted into action, write Franziska Mey and Jay Smiles, as long as the rules are fair and clear....
Peer Reviewed Research Publications

Energy cooperatives, in which citizens volunteer their time, have become a symbol for a citizen-led energy change.

CRCLCL Project Posters
Student poster - Participants Annual Forum 2016 - Franziska Mey The role of institutional factors in community renewable energy development: A three country comparison
CRCLCL Project Posters

Student poster - Participants Annual Forum 2015 - Franziska Mey

The role of institutional factors in community renewable energy development: A three country comparison

CRCLCL Project Posters

Research Snapshot A3 size poster from Participants Annual Forum 2014

CRCLCL Project Posters

Student Poster - Participants Annual Forum 2014, Franziska Mey - Size A2

Students related to this project