Rooftop renewables risk making the rich richer, as latecomers will struggle to access the grid
Tuesday 12 Sep 2023
Many people are now becoming “energy citizens” by installing rooftop solar panels and other small-scale renewable energy projects in their properties.
In theory, this is a “win-win”. Added renewable energy brings down the cost of energy, and by replacing fossil fuels, cuts planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions. But there is concern that as more people install solar panels and other renewable projects, local electricity grids may become congested.
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