D1.1 International review of public perception studies

Link with the Task 1.1 As a first step, a review of literature on public acceptance of geothermal energy projects (deep/shallow) and connected socio-psychological barriers and constraints will be applied. This task investigates mindsets of involved stakeholders, their risk evaluation and further acceptance factors. Further it’ll take into account existing experiences in similar renewable energy projects as wind and bioenergy, power lines or hydropower. To understand and foresee possible public fears and concerns regarding deep drilling, studies examining public reactions to fracking projects will also be analyzed.