Social Acceptance of Integrated Photovoltaic Systems in Italian Heritage and Landscape Contexts
This study investigates the social acceptance of integrated photovoltaic (IPV) systems in heritage and landscape contexts, focusing on Italian stakeholders in the construction sector. As part of the “BIPV meets History” research project, this study aims to identify barriers, potentials, drivers, and...
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| author | Dario Bottino-Leone Agnieszka Elzbieta Stawinoga Jennifer Adami Alexandra Troi Daniel Herrera-Avellanosa |
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| description | This study investigates the social acceptance of integrated photovoltaic (IPV) systems in heritage and landscape contexts, focusing on Italian stakeholders in the construction sector. As part of the “BIPV meets History” research project, this study aims to identify barriers, potentials, drivers, and challenges for widespread PV technology adoption, considering heritage conservation, land preservation, energy production, and climate mitigation. A survey exploring opinions on PV technology integration was conducted. The survey was improved and extended to a total of 271 respondents, using the online method of Computer-Aided Web Interviewing (CAWI), to understand how perceptions of integrated photovoltaics have changed after COVID-19 and the European energy crisis, emphasizing aesthetic, environmental, economic, and personal aspects. The results indicate a general awareness of the technologies, with increasing acceptance in protected contexts, for historic buildings (from 51 to 68%) and especially landscapes (from 44 to 71%), driven by energy and environmental benefits. Cultural concerns, particularly the risk of impacting historical and natural identities, emerge as major barriers. Additionally, it is evident that awareness of PV panel recycling methods is still limited. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a99e31ba4d5f405291c2610ebb5037982024-12-27T14:15:50ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092024-12-011412394810.3390/buildings14123948Social Acceptance of Integrated Photovoltaic Systems in Italian Heritage and Landscape ContextsDario Bottino-Leone0Agnieszka Elzbieta Stawinoga1Jennifer Adami2Alexandra Troi3Daniel Herrera-Avellanosa4Institute for Renewable Energy, Eurac Research, 39100 Bolzano, ItalyStatistics Office, Eurac Research, 39100 Bolzano, ItalyInstitute for Renewable Energy, Eurac Research, 39100 Bolzano, ItalyInstitute for Renewable Energy, Eurac Research, 39100 Bolzano, ItalyInstitute for Renewable Energy, Eurac Research, 39100 Bolzano, ItalyThis study investigates the social acceptance of integrated photovoltaic (IPV) systems in heritage and landscape contexts, focusing on Italian stakeholders in the construction sector. As part of the “BIPV meets History” research project, this study aims to identify barriers, potentials, drivers, and challenges for widespread PV technology adoption, considering heritage conservation, land preservation, energy production, and climate mitigation. A survey exploring opinions on PV technology integration was conducted. The survey was improved and extended to a total of 271 respondents, using the online method of Computer-Aided Web Interviewing (CAWI), to understand how perceptions of integrated photovoltaics have changed after COVID-19 and the European energy crisis, emphasizing aesthetic, environmental, economic, and personal aspects. The results indicate a general awareness of the technologies, with increasing acceptance in protected contexts, for historic buildings (from 51 to 68%) and especially landscapes (from 44 to 71%), driven by energy and environmental benefits. Cultural concerns, particularly the risk of impacting historical and natural identities, emerge as major barriers. Additionally, it is evident that awareness of PV panel recycling methods is still limited.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/12/3948building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)building applied photovoltaics (BAPV)historic buildingsenergy refurbishment |
| spellingShingle | Dario Bottino-Leone Agnieszka Elzbieta Stawinoga Jennifer Adami Alexandra Troi Daniel Herrera-Avellanosa Social Acceptance of Integrated Photovoltaic Systems in Italian Heritage and Landscape Contexts Buildings building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) building applied photovoltaics (BAPV) historic buildings energy refurbishment |
| title | Social Acceptance of Integrated Photovoltaic Systems in Italian Heritage and Landscape Contexts |
| title_full | Social Acceptance of Integrated Photovoltaic Systems in Italian Heritage and Landscape Contexts |
| title_fullStr | Social Acceptance of Integrated Photovoltaic Systems in Italian Heritage and Landscape Contexts |
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| title_short | Social Acceptance of Integrated Photovoltaic Systems in Italian Heritage and Landscape Contexts |
| title_sort | social acceptance of integrated photovoltaic systems in italian heritage and landscape contexts |
| topic | building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) building applied photovoltaics (BAPV) historic buildings energy refurbishment |
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