Specialisation in Planning for Wind Energy

The course addresses the planning conditions for wind power development. It provides a deeper theoretical understanding of planning, social and environmental acceptance issues as well as practical skills in how to get wind power sited and approved locally . Topics covered include, for example, legislation, policy, impact mitigation and compensation and collaborative action. Methodologically, the course gives an introduction to policy, institutional and actor analysis and spatial planning methods. The course's different topics are also practiced through exercises. The students will also independently plan and conduct practical assignments within an action arena on an advanced level.