ERC Advanced Grant · 2023
Land use implications of the renewable energy transition
To mitigate climate change, most electricity production will have to come from renewable energy (RE) sources. A challenge is that RE has a much larger land footprint than conventional energy sources. Current projections of the RE transition overlook its effects on landscapes, which may lead to unanticipated spill-over effects. Spatial constraints will severely limit the expansion of RE capacity due to: (i) competition against other land uses, (ii) public opposition, and (iii) restrictive legislation given the impacts of RE infrastructure on landscapes. It is therefore essential to understand land use impacts of the energy transition. Co-locating RE production with other land uses could…
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