Who Accesses Solar PV?

Certain groups within society, such as the poor, elderly, and those renting their homes, are at risk of bearing disproportionate costs from transition to a low-carbon economy. These particularly energy- climate-related injustices linked ability purchase sufficient energy (low-carbon or otherwise) adequately heat cool homes. The Solar Saver programme in Melbourne, Australia, was an early attempt by Darebin City Council, local government, address these issues. enables seniors, low-income residents, tenants install solar PV homes no upfront cost. system repaid interest-free over 10 years through residents’ council rates. This article assesses success reaching its target audience achieving justice for participants 2018 2019. We find that councils important trusted delivery agents household programmes. also schemes like must be actively targeted achieve climate-justice outcomes residents who poverty climate impacts.