Publication - Research and analysis

Offshore renewables - social impact: two way conversation with the people of Scotland

Published: 29 June 2022
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries
ISBN: 9781804356678

Findings from a piece of participatory research into the social impacts of offshore wind farms (OWFS) in Scotland. It describes innovative methods used to develop a conceptual framework, based on social values, that enables a better understanding of the social impacts of OWFs.

Supporting documents

Appendix 9: Round 1 ‘Before and After’ Posters to Capture Changes in Participants’ Views

Poster 1:

Generating renewable energy in the seas off Scotland will probably …

[scale: Have no effect on me -> Change my life]

Kirkwall

Islay

Helmsdale

Stranraer

St Andrews

Poster 2:

How positive or negative so you think the development of renewable energy will be for you? [scale: Very negative -> Extremely positive]

Kirkwall

Islay

Helmsdale

Stranraer

St Andrews

Poster 3:

Members of the public should have a say in decisions about developing renewable energy technologies in Scotland’s seas.[scale: No, not at all -> Yes, definitely]

Kirkwall