About Wendy Project
The European WENDY project – Multicriteria analysis of the technical, environmental and social factors triggering the PIMBY principle for Wind technologies – was based on a multicriteria analysis to identify the technical, environmental and social factors that increase the social acceptance of wind energy.
The project brought together six European Union member states – Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Norway, and Spain – represented by nine entities: APPA Renovables, Copenhagen Business School, Enel Green Power, Energeiaki Koinotita Anatolikis Kritis, CIRCE Foundation, METCentre, Q-Plan International Advisors, Stiftelsen Norsk Institutt for Naturforskning (NINA), and White Research.
Over three years, WENDY worked to reshape the wind energy landscape. By fostering public participation, engaging local stakeholders, and promoting societal ownership, the project supported a shift from ‘Not In My Backyard’ resistance to ‘Please, In My Back Yard’ enthusiasm. Through multi-spatial planning and impact assessment tools, WENDY harmonised social, environmental, and technoeconomic factors. With guidelines, reports, and handbooks, the project enhanced understanding and empowerment, while the Knowledge Exchange Platform connected stakeholders and innovations.
Use Cases
Use Case 1 – Italy
Both these wind farms are located in areas of resting and foraging for migratory avifauna in the seasons of spring and autumn.
Use Case 2 – Spain
The Primoral wind farm came into operation in 2019 with a total of 11 turbines with a wind power generation of 39.6MW.
Use Case 3 – Norway
These three cases will enable to examine the licensing process and consideration of the social and natural environment.
Use Case 4 – Greece
The planned wind park is located in Crete’s Asterousia Mountain and consists of 4 wind turbines. Total power generation 12MW.