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An exploration of the boundaries of ‘community’ in community renewable energy projects

Navigating between motivations and context

Bibliographic Data

ID23355339
AuthorsJarra Hicks (0000-0002-0857-4928, UNSW Sydney, corresponding author), Nicola Ison
Year2018
Volume113
Pages523-534
Publication date2018-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEnergy Policy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0301-4215 • E-ISSN: 1873-6777
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.enpol.2017.10.031
OpenAlexW2780801759
LanguageEN
Citations received75
References cited36

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