The rise of solar power needs financing

The rise of solar power needs financing
The delivered cost of solar is now far cheaper than any other source of electricity. (Image: solarzero)
Ian Llewellyn
A new paper argues that financing for solar power would be the cheapest and most efficient way to electrify the economy.The Electric Houses report, put together by Rewiring Aotearoa and others, argues that rooftop solar is now far cheaper than any other source of electricity with households well placed to cut their costs and reduce emissions.Rewiring Aotearoa is a registered charity working on energy, climate and electrification research, advocacy, and supporting communities.It argues that New Zealand is in a position where the electrification...

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