Title:
Analyzing the Image of Biogas Plants in Germany -Results of the Multi-Stakeholder Approach
Author(s):
Ehrenstein, U., Strauch, S., Hildebrand, J., Pfeiffer, D.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
The image of biogas plants in Germany was analyzed on different stakeholder levels using quantitative and qualitative methods and an interdisciplinary (social and technical) approach. The respective stakeholders were mainly operating companies, manufacturers and residents. In addition to the process of identifying the relevant variables which influence or determine the image of biogas plants, the different degrees of acceptance in the considered regions were analyzed. In workshops addressing target groups, such as operating companies, residents and local initiatives, local authorities etc., the empirical results were discussed and solutions and possible scenarios developed. Finally, the project aimed at transferring the social data into changes and improvements in the biogas sector. Various recommendations about acceptance-relevant optimizations of biogas plants and the process of project implementation are given. They address not only operating companies, manufacturers and residents but also political decision makers, employers' mutual insurance associations and regional planning offices.
Keywords:
biogas, stakeholders, policies, social aspects, public acceptance
Topic:
Biomass Policies, Markets and Sustainability
Subtopic:
Biomass strategies and policies
Event:
20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
5EO.1.4
Pages:
2181 - 2186
ISBN:
978-88-89407-54-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/20thEUBCE2012-5EO.1.4
Price:
FREE
