Landowner Acceptance of Wind Turbines on Their Land: Insights from a Factorial Survey Experiment

This study uses data from a vignette experiment (n = 401) of large-scale agricultural landowners in western Canada to quantify attributes that enhance acceptance wind farms on their land or municipality. The analysis addresses the role community relationships and procedural fairness development power. Random effects models indicate are more accepting power if such projects include local cooperative ownership, compensation payments neighboring landowners, involvement process. Results suggest perceived injustices could be lessened considerations extended beyond monetary gain.