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Article on energy self-sufficient neighborhoods published
Researchers from SusTec have assessed the how, when and where of self-sufficient energy supply to a solar-powered neighborhood.
Leveraging the potential of solar PV for refugees and host communities - report released
In a new report, SusTec researchers shed light on the drivers and barriers of solar PV in three settlements managed by the UN refugee agency. Focusing on the case of water pumping, they find that solar PV systems may provide a viable alternative to conventional forms of electricity supply. However, to leverage the potential of solar PV, several technical, institutional, financial, and social aspects need to be taken into account.