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Leading urban energy transition with solar power
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Leading urban energy transition with solar power
Insights from 33 cities with best practices for expanding solar PV deployment in urban areas
Editorial Team
Practical approaches based on 33 cities' real-world experiences to demonstrate how cities and solar power can mutually support each other: this is the content of the new report by SolarPower Europe titled "Solar Cities: 21 solar solutions for the city energy transition".
With 80% of EU energy consumption tied to urban activity, cities are in a crucial position to counter climate change but also face several challenges in deploying renewable energy.
The report provides concrete solutions to inspire cities and solar developers, going beyond rooftops to facilitate widespread solar PV usage.
