Solar On Dikes; A study on the relation between internal and external support for innovative and controversial projects concerning renewable energie
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2020-01-15
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The usage of renewable energy is becoming increasingly popular. Interestingly enough, the
Netherlands is one of the countries doing worst in Europe when it comes to producing renewable
energy. We need to look at alternative spaces in order to catch up. There is a lot of potential for the
implementation of solar panels on the Dutch dikes. There are many kilometers available that are
currently unused. In this thesis the relation between internal and external support on the
implementation of solar panels on dikes will be researched. According to the theory an optimal
positive relation between internal and external support will lead to optimal support for a project.
Achieving optimal support for the project Solar on Dikes is of importance because it is an innovative
concept with a possible controversial location: the historical Dutch dikes.
The internal support will be analysed in the consortium Solar on Dikes and external support on the
two pilot locations in Ritthem and Zeewolde. The different definitions of support within the literature
will be analysed, Next to that, an own framework will be developed for the purpose of indicating
both the internal and external support of a project. This framework is called the Superladder of
Support. With the Superladder of Support the practices in Ritthem and the Knardijk will be analysed
which will lead to several recommendations for future practices. Because this thesis is conducted
before the execution of the project, it will conclude in ex ante result. The pilot locations will be
constructed in the summer of 2020. This thesis is written for the consortium Solar on Dikes and
commissioned by Arcadis.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen