Spinning stories: Wind turbines and local narrative landscapes in Germany

Erika Christie Berle and Tom Broekel

Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2025, vol. 211, issue C

Abstract: The successful transition toward renewable energies requires public support in areas where their expansion may cause adverse effects. In this context, narratives are crucial as they shape people's perceptions. This article examines the relationship between onshore wind power and related narratives in regions across Germany.

Keywords: Narrative landscapes; Wind turbines; Regional analysis; Regional news; Narratives; Germany (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q28 Q48 Q50 R10 R12 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2024.123892

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