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How social peers shape solar photovoltaic uptake in rural Zhejiang, China

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ID17652802
AuthorsBingqin Han (0009-0009-1016-5363, Tianjin University), Diyi Liu (0000-0001-8399-4677, Nankai University, corresponding author), Zhenni Chen (0000-0001-8040-8927, Xi'an Jiaotong University), Tong Feng (0009-0004-5022-8422, Tianjin University of Finance and Economics)
Year2026
Volume124
Pages104171-104171
Publication date2026-04-15
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Rural Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0743-0167 • E-ISSN: 1873-1392
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jrurstud.2026.104171
OpenAlexW7154512100
LanguageEN
References cited45

China · Photovoltaic system · Rural area · Solar energy · Energy and Environment Impacts · Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance

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