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Beauty and the Blades: The Local Economic Impact of Wind Turbines
Abstract: This paper investigates the impact of wind turbine visibility on tourism outcomes. Using data from Italy from 1998 to 2019, we show that the visibility of wind turbines reduces tourist arrivals by 20%, with the effect peaking approximately seven years after installation. The effect is mainly driven by rural areas. Tourist spending follows a similar pattern, declining by about 19%. We further estimate that tourism-related losses offset up to 40% of the CO₂ emission savings resulting from wind turbine . . .
More »Vem äger berättelsen om vindkraft? PR-maskineriet, lobbyinvesteringarna och kampen om kommunernas beslut
Author: Staaf Kura, Madeleine
[Who owns the windpower narrative? PR machinery, lobbyist funds, and the fight for municipal decisions] Sammanfattning Vindkraftsindustrin vill gärna framstå som folkviljan – det gröna, hållbara och självklara. Men den bilden uppstår inte av sig själv. Bakom den finns aktörer, resurser och strategier som få känner till. Debatten beskrivs ofta som en strid mellan två jämbördiga parter: vindprojektören mot de lokala motståndarna. Det är fel. På vindprojektörens sida står en professionell kommunikationsapparat: fleråriga strategier, PR-budgetar på upp till drygt två . . .
More »Capitalisation of onshore wind turbines on property prices in Sweden: The need to compensate for negative externalities
Author: Westlund, Hans; and Wilhelmsson, Mats
Abstract: Due to, for example, disturbing sound and deteriorated scenery, wind turbines might constitute a negative externality. By using a revealed preference method, we examine the impact of onshore wind turbines on property values in Sweden, analysing over 600,000 real estate transactions from 2005 to 2018. We find that wind turbines are built in areas with lower prices in general (as they are built outside population centres), that property values start declining when a building process is started (due to . . .
More »Electricity at Any Price? The Real Cost of Wind Power
Author: Fahlén, Per; Henrekson, Magnus; and Nilsson, Mats
El till varje pris? Vindkraftens verkliga kostnader This policy brief critically evaluates the current push for extensive wind power expansion in Sweden. This Policy Brief critically examines the economic and technical assumptions behind the rapid expansion of weather-dependent energy sources such as wind and solar, identifying several systemic risks and shortcomings. Key Findings 1. System Stability Risks A high share of intermittent power (currently 25% wind and 2.5% solar) threatens grid reliability. Essential system functions (instantaneous power, frequency control, reactive . . .
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