Analysis of the community acceptance factors for potential wind energy projects in GreeceAnalysis of the community acceptance factors for potential wind energy projects in Greece Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication Δημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτές 2023-08-222022enThe speedy increase in wind parks has brought to light a plethora of conflicts. Despite their benefits, there are more than a few who are opposed. The goal of this research is to study and evaluate the causes, so that such a project can take place in conditions of cooperation, mutual interest and profit for society and investors. The method chosen was a survey with approximately 600 responses in Attica, continental Greece and the islands. The data collected were analysed via SPSS on three levels: (i) descriptive statistics, (ii) binomial logistic regression to model the attitude towards wind farms, and (iii) factor analysis to identify latent factors that influence people’s thoughts. The results show that the NIMBY effect has no significant influence on the acceptance of the project, contrary to expectations. Moreover, the acceptance of a project does not seem to be a class issue, as the analysis showed that attitude is independent of income. The frequency and logistic analysis showed as the main determinants of the public attitude: (i) in a positive way, open and continuous briefing during all the construction stages and minimisation of greenhouse gases emissions (i) in a negative way, the impact on flora and fauna and the lack of trust in the investors.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sustainability1423Skiniti_et_al_Sustainability_14(23)_2022.pdfChania [Greece]Library of TUC2023-08-22application/pdf6.1 MBfree Skiniti Georgia Σκινητη Γεωργια Daras Tryfonas Δαρας Τρυφωνας Tsoutsos Theocharis Τσουτσος Θεοχαρης MDPI Society in energy transition Energy transition Energy justice Social acceptance Wind energy