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The global focus on the green or renewable energy has been increasing due to the increasing environmental degradation. This has triggered the development of new technological innovations in the energy sector. Solar energy is an example of the new innovation whose global uptake is on the rise. However, the use of solar energy for water heating systems by households is still low, especially in the UK. This book investigates the factors that influence the adoption of solar water heating systems by households in the UK.

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Akib, Shatirah
Dr. Shatirah Akib is a Senior Lecturer of Civil Engineering in the School of Science, Engineering and Design at Teesside University. Shixian Sun has special research interest focused on Water Engineering and Renewable Energy.

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