Evaluating energy systems through a well-being lens
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.66506/essp.4-246-26 | Journal eISSN: 2001-7960
Language: English
Page range: 9 - 9
Submitted on: Mar 19, 2026
Accepted on: May 2, 2026
Published on: Jul 16, 2026
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