WIMBY Results pack

November 2025 Results pack a quick access guide The three-year WIMBY project used collaborative research, participatory tools, data analysis, and pilot testing across four European regions to make wind energy planning more inclusive, transparent, and socially accepted. This Results Pack presents the key outcomes: scientific insights, digital platforms, datasets, and policy recommendations, all contributing to a just and sustainable wind future. 2 WIMBY in a nutshell January 2023 - November 2025 WIMBY is a European funded project supporting the adoption and acceptance of wind-power in the European Union. It developed innovative tools to facilitate citizen and stakeholders’ interaction, knowledge sharing, and collaborative evaluation of impacts, conflicts, synergies and social innovation potential. Contents Click to navigate 1 – Deliverables 2Scientific papers 3 – Policy Brief 4 – Interactive platform 5 – Press-kit 6 – Results 7 - Pilot Sites Deliverables Key methodological documents November 2025 WIMBY has produced a comprehensive set of deliverables covering technical, methodological, and social aspects of wind energy planning. These documents provide detailed insights into the project’s development, from participatory mapping and socio-environmental impact assessment to stakeholder engagement strategies and digital tool design. All public deliverables are available on the WIMBY website and WIMBY Zenodo Community. Scientific Papers Key publications November 2025 WIMBY's research results have been disseminated via open-access peer-reviewed scientific papers and conference presentations, available on the WIMBY website and Zenodo Community. These publications cover diverse areas, including planning, impact assessment (health, environment, social, etc.), Life Cycle (LCA), and more. Policy Brief with recommendations November 2025 Building on WIMBY’s research and stakeholder engagement across Europe, the project developed a set of policy recommendations to guide fair and effective wind energy deployment. These recommendations focus on five points: 1. Holistic assessment 2. Holistic energy system modelling 3. Participation in decision-making 4. Financial participation 5. Modelling, open data & transparency The WIMBY policy brief aims to support policymakers at EU, national, and regional levels in aligning energy goals with local values and needs. Interactive platform Map and Forum November 2025 The WIMBY Interactive Platform empowers stakeholders to visualise, simulate, and collaboratively discuss wind-power development across Europe. Combining an advanced web-GIS map with a user-driven discussion forum, the platform enables informed, inclusive decision-making on the future of wind energy. Start simulations, comment on geospatial data, and join discussions with experts, policymakers, local communities, and other users. Whether you’re a citizen, researcher, or industry representative, the platform welcomes your insights! Press-kit Press-kit The WIMBY roll-up The WIMBY poster Videos & Webinars Project handbook Press releases & Newsletters News & Events Results November 2025 Over three years of research and collaboration, the WIMBY project has generated a wide range of results: from scientific analyses and policy recommendations to interactive tools and real-world pilot experiences. These outputs reflect WIMBY’s commitment to making wind energy development more transparent, inclusive, and locally grounded. 16 Italy The Italian pilot took place on the island of Pantelleria, where the unique setting allowed WIMBY to test participatory methods in small communities. Workshops and interactive sessions helped identify local concerns and values related to landscape, noise, and tourism. The findings reinforced the importance of co-designing energy transitions with residents, adapting strategies to local contexts and sensitivities. TO LEARN MORE: Pantelleria Use Case - Articles, Video and Reports 17 Workshops were held in Viana do Castelo and Torres Vedras, gathered representatives from the municipality, community, developers, and academia. Participants utilised WIMBY's innovative tools to visualise wind farm layouts and discuss their social, environmental, and economic impacts. A mental models workshop was also held to graphically represent public perception of wind power's societal effects. TO LEARN MORE: Portugal Use Case - Articles, Video and Reports Portugal 18 Austria In the Styria region (Austria), a key pilot site with strong wind potential and high scenic value. Local stakeholders, experts, and pupils explored wind energy planning using WIMBY’s 3D VR tools, visualising turbine placements and discussing trade-offs between renewable development and landscape preservation. The activities fostered dialogue, education, and collaboration toward sustainable, community-supported wind futures. TO LEARN MORE: Styria Use Case - Articles, Video and Reports 19 Norway The final WIMBY workshops took place in Rogaland (Karmøy), a key testbed for offshore wind development. Local citizens, experts, and students explored wind planning through WIMBY’s interactive maps, 3D tools, and perception-based activities. Rogaland’s mix of active wind projects, ecological monitoring, and cultural landscapes made it ideal to test community engagement approaches. TO LEARN MORE: Rogaland Use Case - Articles, Video and Reports November 2025 LinkedIn X- Twitter E-Mail Social media stay up-to date Stay in touch join our network November 2025 All WIMBY partners are registered as members on the online Forum. Feel free to open new discussions and follow hot-threads.