Market solar panels to envious neighbours, scientists say

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Study finds people are far more likely to install solar systems if they live near others who have done so already

Solar panel marketing efforts should target areas that already have a number of installations, according to US scientists who have found people are far more likely to install solar panels on their homes...

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