Energy insecurity prevails in remote First Nations households, and there is limited research on the links between diesel-fired energy generation and health in remote central Australia. Researchers have identified a need to evaluate and communicate the social, environmental and economic benefits of transitioning to solar in remote Australia. They found small solar microgrids and rooftop solar technology have the potential to improve energy and climate resilience in remote Australia, and that community members who are well-informed of the benefits of clean energy are key for clean energy transition.
In this paper, Supriya Mathew, Manoj Bhatta, Gloria Baliva Arrernte, Veronica Matthews Quandamooka, Kerstin K. Zander, Amelia L. Joshy, Rishu Thakur, Catherine Joyce, Linda Ford Rak Mak Mak Marranunggu, Shiva Nagendra, Krishna Vasudevan, Jimmy Cocking, and Sotiris Vardoulakis explore local perception on solar energy and health.