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Are solar panels a middle-class purchase? This survey says yes

  • Written by Adam McHugh, Honorary Research Associate, Murdoch University
Are solar panels a middle-class purchase? This survey says yesThe latest research suggests that in Australia, rooftop solar photovoltaics are more likely to be adopted by middle-class households.Author provided

The rate of growth in residential rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) in Australia since 2008 has been nothing short of breathtaking.

Our new research suggests that the households most likely to join in...