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Preference and willingness-to-pay analysis for an eco-engineering technology for floating wind turbines
Nantes Université, ISOMer, UR2160, 2 rue de la Houssinière, BP 92208, 44000 Nantes, France
Nantes Université, CNRS, IUML, FR CNRS 3473, 44000 Nantes, France
Pierre-Alexandre Mahieu
LEMNA, Nantes Université, Nantes, France
Alison Bates
Buck Lab, Department of Environmental Studies, Colby College, Waterville, Maine, USA
Jenifer Meredith
Buck Lab, Department of Environmental Studies, Colby College, Waterville, Maine, USA
Franck Schoefs
Nantes Université, CNRS, IUML, FR CNRS 3473, 44000 Nantes, France
Nantes Université, ISOMer, UR2160, 2 rue de la Houssinière, BP 92208, 44000 Nantes, France
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We studied how French coastal residents view floating offshore wind farms when ecological improvements are added. We found strong support for designs that boost marine life and help small-scale fisheries, even at a higher electricity cost. Views differed slightly by region only regarding recycled materials. Our results show that including social and environmental concerns early can improve acceptance of these projects.
We studied how French coastal residents view floating offshore wind farms when ecological...
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