Islands have attracted growing attention as sites of renewable energy generation, both for
generating commercial low-carbon energy and to improve local energy conditions …

Mitigating global warming requires the rapid deployment of renewable energy (RE) systems
throughout all parts of the world economy. A crucial step for such deployments is the …

The speed and progress of transitions towards renewable energy systems varies greatly
between European member states. Among others, these differences have been attributed to …

Abstract The term 'Blue Economy'is increasingly used in various marine sectors and
development frameworks. For it to be a truly useful approach, however, we argue that social …

Addressing climate change requires societies to transition away from fossil fuels toward low-
carbon energy, including renewables. Unfortunately, large wind projects have proven …

Public acceptance of renewable energy technologies (RETs) is critical to the broader
adoption of these technologies and reducing the role of fossil fuels in electricity generation …

The paper aims to develop a decision tool for planning offshore wind farm locations,
combining multi-criteria decision analysis and geographic information systems. This method …

Although visual effects may be the most defining characteristic of a wind project,
implementing fair, transparent and just decision-making processes may be a significant …

Recent political, economic and policy change in the US, Australia, and Europe, in particular,
have put transitions towards low-carbon energy futures at the forefront of local and national …

Abstract Transitioning to a Blue Economy that prioritizes social equity will be challenging in
ocean sectors but could be comparatively easier for newer industries where appropriate …