DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2008.03.020. Socio-geographic perception in the diffusion of innovation: Solar energy technology in Sri Lanka

Socio-geographic perception in the diffusion of innovation: Solar energy technology in Sri Lanka

10.1016/j.enpol.2008.03.020

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McEachern, M., & Hanson, S. (2008). Socio-geographic perception in the diffusion of innovation: Solar energy technology in Sri Lanka. Energy Policy, 36(7), 2578â2590.

Authors 2

Menzie McEachern (first)
Susan Hanson (additional)

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