Rooftop solar panels are often seen principally as an option for wealthier households, despite the savings they can bring. A new study following low-income households over 10 months shows how they adopt rooftop solar panels, establish new prosumption practices, and commit to these practices as the benefits of the technology emerge.
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Middlemiss, L. Taking control of energy as a solar prosumer. Nat Energy 8, 13–14 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-022-01174-8
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