RNZ·3 min read·medium
Kiwi neighbourhoods with highest rooftop solar rates
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RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
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An analysis of New Zealand electricity data reveals that rooftop solar adoption is heavily concentrated in wealthy neighborhoods. Experts suggest that homeownership and access to green loans are the primary drivers of installation, rather than household income alone.
Household wealth, home ownership rates and the 'neighbourhood effect' are driving rooftop solar rates in the absence of widespread incentives, advocates say.
environmenteconomysocial justice
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