At a time when humanity is challenged by fossil fuel depletion and climate change, this book explains the development of wind power as a major energy growth sector, stressing the interactions between political, economic and social dimensions as the key to understanding public acceptability and uptake.

'Szarka provides a solid, well-argued and structured analysis of wind energy in Europe. His conclusions provide insightful lessons for future (wind) energy policy at national and European level.' - Raphael Sauter, Journal of Common Market Studies

Autorentext
JOSEPH SZARKA is Reader in European Studies at the University of Bath, UK. He is the author of Business in France and The Shaping of Environmental Policy in France, and has published widely on politics and policy-making, particularly on economic, environmental and energy policy.

Inhalt
Contextualising the Wind Power Debate Diagnosing the Wind Sector Mobilising for Wind Power Promoting Wind Power through National Policies Drawing Policy Lessons from Cross-National Comparisons Integrating Wind Power into the Electricity Supply Industry Siting, Planning and Acceptability Contesting Wind Power Reviewing the Outcomes: Policy Learning and Path Choices