The potential for solar energy use in a new zealand residential neighbourhood: A case study considering the effect on co2 emissions and the possible benefits of changing roof form

Australasian Journal of Environmental Management

Volumn 13, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 216-225

  Ghosh, Sumita ^a   Vale, Robert ^a  

^a LANDCARE RESEARCH   (New Zealand)

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EID: 70350754691     PISSN: 14486563     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14486563.2006.10648689     Document Type: Article

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