Human Dimensions

Potential impacts on local communities, societies, and economies.

The development of wind energy and marine renewable energy projects will likely affect human activities both socially and economically. Evaluation of human perspectives, needs, and rights is necessary to ensure that the benefits of the project outweigh the cost to local communities, society, and the economy in addition to the natural environment. Common stakeholder concerns include loss of property value or annoyance due to visual impacts; changes access to fisheries or recreation; and loss of economic opportunity or livelihood. Conversely, potential benefits of the development of wind energy and marine renewable energy projects include the creation of new jobs, increased tourism, and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases.

Included in Human Dimensions are the following considerations: Climate Change, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Justice, Fisheries, Legal & Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, Marine Spatial Planning, Navigation, Recreation & Tourism, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement, and Visual Impacts.

Marine and Wind Energy Environmental Documents

Tethys is a knowledge hub that contains documents on the environmental effects of wind and marine energy. The table below contains all of the documents in the Tethys Knowledge Base associated with Human Dimensions.

Total: 3813

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Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Sound exposure level as a metric for analyzing and managing underwater soundscapes Martin, S., Morris, C., Bröker, C. Journal Article Marine Energy Noise Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Recreation & Tourism
The Dynamic Ocean: Offshore Wind Energy and Other Activities in the New York Bight New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change, Noise Ecosystem Processes, Human Dimensions, Navigation
Present Status and Challenges for the Interaction between Offshore Wind Farms and Maritime Navigation in the Taiwan Strait Chen, J., Claramunt, C., Saux, E. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Navigation
Decision framework for ocean thermal energy plant site selection from a sustainability perspective: The case of China Zhang, J., Xu, C., Song, Z. Journal Article OTEC, Marine Energy Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Optimising tidal lagoons: an environmental focus Elliott, K. Thesis Tidal, Marine Energy Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy Project FERC No. P-12611 Article 401 RMEE Plan Amendments Verdant Power Report Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Europe, China and the United States: Three different approaches to the development of offshore wind energy deCastro, M., Salvador, S., Gomez-Gesteira, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Past, present and future environmental footprint of the Danish wind turbine fleet with LCA_WIND_DK, an online interactive platform Besseau, R., Sacchi, R., Blanc, I. Journal Article Wind Energy Life Cycle Assessment, Human Dimensions
Microclimate effects of wind farms on local crop yields Kaffine, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Morlais Project Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary Royal Haskoning Report Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Where should wind energy be located? A review of preferences and visualisation approaches for wind turbine locations Hevia-Koch, P., Ladenburg, J. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Visual Impacts
The post-normal politics and science of wind power planning: Evidence from a Danish near-shore wind farm tender Johansen, K., Upham, P. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Assessment of Effects of Offshore Wind Energy Facilities on the Marine Environment Müller, A., Juretzek, C., Boethling, M. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Economic and sustainability promises of wind energy considering the impacts of climate change and vulnerabilities to extreme conditions Zhang, D., Xu, Z., Li, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Beatrice: Building for the future: Socio-economic benefits and learnings SSE Renewables Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions
Empirical Determination of Severe Trauma in Seals from Collisions with Tidal Turbine Blade Onoufriou, J., Brownlow, A., Moss, S. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Marine Mammals, Pinnipeds, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Fish, finances, and feasibility: Concerns about tidal energy development in the United States Dreyer, S., Beaver, E., Polis, H. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Effects of trust and public participation on acceptability of renewable energy projects in the Netherlands and China Liu, L., Bouman, T., Perlaviciute, G. Journal Article Wind Energy, Marine Energy Stakeholder Engagement, Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Synopsis of Research Programs that can Provide Baseline and Monitoring Information for Offshore Energy Activities in the Pacific Region: Seabird and Marine Mammal Surveys in the Pacific Region Adams, J., Lafferty, K., Kelsey, E. Report Wind Energy Birds, Seabirds, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
PHAROS4MPAs: A Review of Solutions to Avoid and Mitigate Environmental Impacts of Offshore Windfarms Defingou, M., Bils, F., Horchler, B. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Collision, EMF, Habitat Change, Lighting, Noise Birds, Fish, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning
Renewable energy in Southeast Asia: Policies and recommendations Erdiwansyah, Mamat, R., Sani, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
Global environmental regulation of offshore energy production: Searching for legal standards in ocean governance Giannopoulos, N. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
A path planning approach based on multi-direction A* algorithm for ships navigating within wind farm waters Xie, L., Xue, S., Zhang, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Navigation, Human Dimensions
Public participation and appeal rights in decision-making on wind energy infrastructure Armeni, C., Anker, H. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Stakeholder Engagement
Moving Beyond Silos in Cumulative Effects Assessment Hodgson, E., Halpern, B., Essington, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Dual wave farms for energy production and coastal protection under sea level rise Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Bergillos, R., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Human Dimensions
Successful Blue Economy Examples With an Emphasis on International Perspectives Wenhai, L., Cusack, C., Baker, M. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Who influences windpower licensing decisions in Norway? Formal requirements and informal practices Inderberg, T., Rognstad, H., Saglie, I. Journal Article Wind Energy Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Guidelines for Information Requirements for a Renewable Energy Site Assessment Plan (SAP) BOEM Office of Renewable Energy Programs Guidance Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Why does the offshore wind industry need standardized HSE management systems? An evidence from Denmark Ahsan, D., Pederson, S., Nielsen, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
WECANet: The First Open Pan-European Network for Marine Renewable Energy with a Focus on Wave Energy-COST Action CA17105 Stratigaki, V. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
A modelling approach for offshore wind farm feasibility with respect to ecosystem-based marine spatial planning Pınarbaşı, K., Galparsoro, I., Depellegrin, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
The integrated offshore grid in Europe: Exploring challenges for regional energy governance Dedecca, J., Hakvoort, R., Herder, P. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Recycling offshore wind farms at decommissioning stage Topham, E., McMillan, D., Bradley, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Quantifying benefits of onshore wind to the UK Vivid Economics Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Guidelines for Providing Information on Fisheries for Renewable Energy Development on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf BOEM Office of Renewable Energy Programs Guidance Fish, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Legal & Policy
Sustainably reconciling offshore renewable energy with Natura 2000 sites: An interim adaptive management framework Le Lièvre, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Public perceptions of and responses to new energy technologies Boudet, H. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
External Effects of Renewable Energy Projects: Life Cycle Analysis-based Approach Salnikova, A., Chepurko, Y., Starkova, N. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Life Cycle Assessment, Human Dimensions
Challenges of decommissioning offshore wind farms: Overview of the European experience Topham, E., Gonzalez, E., McMillan, D. Conference Paper Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
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