Social acceptance of renewable energy innovation: An introduction to the concept

2007/02/27 by Rolf Wüstenhagen, Maarten Wolsink, M. Wolsink +1 · 39 citations
Environmental Science · Social Sciences · #Environmental Education and Sustainability #Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy #Sustainability and Climate Change Governance

paper · doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2006.12.001

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