The impact of low-carbon technology adoption on peak electricity demand
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.66506/ed.13 | Journal eISSN: 3119-4044
Language: English
Page range: 12 - 12
Submitted on: Apr 13, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 21, 2026
Published on: Oct 14, 2026
Published by: European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee)
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2026 Alex Mellers, Cliff Elwell, Ellen Zapata-Webborn, Martin Pullinger, published by European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee)
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