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Are solar cities feasible? A review of current research

John ByrneFoundation for Renewable Energy & Environment, New York, NY, USA;Center for Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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Job TaminiauFoundation for Renewable Energy & Environment, New York, NY, USA;Center for Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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Jeongseok SeoFoundation for Renewable Energy & Environment, New York, NY, USA;Center for Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Joohee LeeFoundation for Renewable Energy & Environment, New York, NY, USA;Center for Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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Soojin ShinFoundation for Renewable Energy & Environment, New York, NY, USA;Center for Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
Pages 239-256 | Received 02 Apr 2017, Accepted 15 May 2017, Published online: 05 Jun 2017

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Bharati Garg & Rohit Barach. (2021) Collaborative governance for urban sustainability: implementing solar cities. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration 43:4, pages 236-257.
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