Dissecting perceptions of wind energy projects: A laboratory experiment using high-quality audio-visual simulations to analyze experiential versus acceptability ratings and information effects

摘要: Abstract A systematic and controlled laboratory study was conducted because non-experimental studies of wind energy perceptions have produced diverse findings in disparate settings. Ninety Swiss respondents experienced carefully constructed, calibrated projected audio-visual simulations a setting two park sizes each three different settings Switzerland. They rated for experiential preference, simulation realism acceptability. Before the next simulation, were given information about project’s production, bird hazards, scale type again rendered same ratings. These sets mostly stratified to produce variety experimental conditions. Respondents then answered other questions their experiences, concerns attitudes regarding parks. Regression models predicted types ratings, both with without parks’ associated sets. The first regression employed technical attributes perceived factors. Further added factors derived from respondents’ opinions. showed that affective versus acceptability explanatory composition are affected differently by information. Simple contribute informed perceptions. lower ratings if they saw as unrealistic, particularly preferences. Setting not reliable predictors across all four rating types. Information tended improve explanation more than explained Energy production weak factor, hazard potent explaining