Survey on Renewable Energy Project Compatibility with Rural Communities in Eastern China

Eastern China is the focus of this survey-based study on the social compatibility of photovoltaic and wind energy projects. The dataset includes qualitative and quantitative data from 96 respondents across four communities, collected via interviews and questionnaires. The author, Zhuxiang Liu, published the findings on figshare in 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyzing community attitudes towards renewable energy projects based on the mixed-methods survey results.
• Comparing perceived impacts on environment, resources, and landscape between photovoltaic and wind energy projects.
• Informing participatory planning and policy strategies for energy transitions based on the identified community viewpoints.

Strengths

• Data was collected using a mixed-methods approach combining interviews and questionnaires.
• The sample consists of 96 respondents from four distinct communities, providing multiple perspectives.
• The dataset is openly licensed under CC-BY-4.0.

Limitations

• The dataset is very small at 16.6 KB, indicating limited scope.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Zhuxiang Liu via figshare

Collection Method

Mixed-methods approach combining interviews and questionnaires.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-15 05:28:23; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Eastern China, specifically four surrounding communities and villages.