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Abstract
Wind energy is not the energy source that immediately comes to mind when thinking about renewable energy in cities. Few cities have enough space within their area to build large wind farms. You may rather find small wind turbines on suitable locations within the city's area or see cities doing feasibility studies on this subject. Besides the erection of wind turbines, there are many other ways that cities can promote this renewable energy source. These include applying procurement procedures that favour a certain technology or giving support to organisations that buy or run wind energy plants. The municipality of Dunkerque - member of Energie-Cités - has played an important role in installing the first wind turbine in France, and then in supporting the development of this technology in France.
Keywords: Demand Side Management (DSM); Wind energy
This case study was prepared by Energie-Cités in co-operation with the municipality of Dunkerque. It received funding from the ALTENER Programme of DGXVII of the European Commission.
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ALTENER II Programme 1998-2002
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: Energie-Cités
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: Local Government
: PL - Polski
: Regional Government
: Wind Energy
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CUD - Communauté Urbaine de Dunkerque Urban Community of Dunkerque
