Ensuring rooftop solar photovoltaics are deployed equitably requires understanding who installs, where, and when. Through assessment of satellite imagery data, research offers a glimpse into solar rooftop photovoltaics deployment inequity in non-residential buildings in the US, revealing challenges and opportunities ahead for a just energy transition.
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Castellanos, S. Equitable rooftop photovoltaics deployment. Nat Energy (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-024-01525-7
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