International Science Community Association Research Journal of Engineering Sciences 2278 - 9472 6 2 2017 02 26 Economic perceptions on wind-energy diffusion in Karnataka state, India 5 19 EN Laad Piyush 1 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, IES IPS Academy, Indore, India Kumar B. Prasanna 1 Department of Economics, Davangere University P. G. Centre, Guddadarangavvanhalli, Chitradurga, 577 502, Karnataka, India Murugesha K.M. 2 Department of Economics, KLS Gogte College of Commerce, Tilkwadi, Belgavi, 590 006, Karnataka, India Veerabhadrappa B.P. 3 Department of Studies in Economics, Davangere University, Shivagangothri, Davangere, 577 002, Karnataka, India > Research Paper 2016 11 18 2017 02 26 Renewable wind-energy is an inevitable both for developed and developing countries as far as sustainable development is concerned. The present study appraises economic perceptions on wind-energy diffusion in Karnataka, India, where positive externalities out of renewable diffusion is expected. Using non-probability quota sampling method with fully structured questionnaires, the study finds interesting results on wind-energy diffusion. That is lack of education, lower level of social participation, less adaptability for wind farms, lower economic benefits to local inhabitants, less employment opportunities, negative externalities, inappropriate geographical location, and asymmetric information on wind farms lead for inappropriate coordination among individuals and wind farms. This makes lower diffusion in terms of supply of electricity and hence lower economic development. Copyright@ International Science Community Association