Wind Farms’ Location and Geographical Proximity as a Key Factor in Sustainable City Development: Evidence from Poland

Author:

Zarębski Patrycjusz1ORCID,Katarzyński Dominik1ORCID,Godlewska-Majkowska Hanna2ORCID,Komor Agnieszka3ORCID,Gawryluk Adam4ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Economics, Koszalin University of Technology, Kwiatkowskiego 6E, 75-343 Koszalin, Poland

2. Institute of Enterprise, Collegium of Business Administration, Warsaw School of Economics, Madalińskiego 6/8, 02-554 Warszawa, Poland

3. Department of Management and Marketing, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, Poland

4. Department of Landscape Studies and Spatial Management, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 15, 20-950 Lublin, Poland

Abstract

In this study, the potential impact of wind farm locations on the sustainable development of cities in Poland was evaluated, considering the availability of wind-generated electricity. We analyzed 37 cities in Poland with populations over 100,000. Research indicates that wind farms located 30–80 km from large cities perform best in terms of generating capacity, while greater distances increase transmission costs and energy losses. In Poland, wind farms are primarily situated in the northwestern regions, posing challenges for energy transmission to the southern cities, which are the main centers of energy consumption. The findings show that wind farms with the highest generating capacity are generally about 50 km from major cities. Key factors influencing wind farm locations include technical criteria, economic feasibility, environmental impact, public opinion, and the availability of transmission networks. Sustainable development of wind farms requires strategic cooperation between urban and rural municipalities, joint spatial planning, coordinated land acquisition, and the exchange of know-how.

Publisher

MDPI AG

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