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Opportunities and barriers for photovoltaics on multi-unit residential buildings: Reviewing the Australian experience

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  • Roberts, M.B.
  • Bruce, A.
  • MacGill, I.

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This paper reviews opportunities for, and barriers to, increasing photovoltaic (PV) deployment on apartment buildings, with a particular focus on the Australian experience.

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  • Roberts, M.B. & Bruce, A. & MacGill, I., 2019. "Opportunities and barriers for photovoltaics on multi-unit residential buildings: Reviewing the Australian experience," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 104(C), pages 95-110.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:104:y:2019:i:c:p:95-110
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2018.12.013
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