A Comparative Analysis of Wind Energy Development in Norway and India: Mitigating the Environmental Concerns
Keywords:
Environmental concerns, offshore, onshore, policy strategy, wind projectsAbstract
Wind projects are the fastest growing form of renewable industry, and they have recently played a significant role for development of clean energy production. In comparison with fossil fuels, wind power is an environmentally friendlier alternative; however; its relevant onshore and offshore projects contain less discussed hazards for the surrounding environment. Therefore, addressing the harmful environmental impacts of wind energy projects is of significant importance, and from the legal aspect,
it becomes inevitable to consider the effectiveness of the legal instruments to ensure that wind projects are safe for the environment. The main objective of this study is to find a suitable benchmark for addressing the environmental risks of wind energy development. To fulfil this end, the study seeks to examine the suitability of regulatory frameworks of Norway and India, to control the environmental hazards of their current and future wind sites.
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