Primary vs grey: A critical evaluation of literature sources used to assess the impacts of offshore wind farms

Environmental Science & Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 154, P. 103693 - 103693

Published: Feb. 17, 2024

The evidence-base for environmental and social impacts of offshore wind farms (OWF) is increasing with the exponential global growth energy sector. In UK, planning consenting processes are lengthy (7+ years) rely largely on evidence from grey literature sources. To meet 2030 2050 renewable targets marine net gain ambition, policy decision makers require access to best available data. Translating into ecosystem services (ES) provides a qualitative framework by which evaluate positive negative outcomes. We review synthesise UK (2012–2022) relating OWF compare reported ES outcomes those primary (2002–2021). Grey portrays (71%) view fails represent many in literature. literature, 28% positive, but this just 2%. Evidence gaps highlighted both types, major decommissioning outcomes, sparse Provisioning (8%), Regulating (7%) specific operational pressures. recommend types used achieve environmentally sound making expedite times.

Language: Английский

Towards holistic, participative and adaptable governance for offshore wind farm decommissioning

Marine Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 170, P. 106413 - 106413

Published: Sept. 30, 2024

Language: Английский