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On the economics of electricity consumption in small island developing states: a role for renewable energy technologies?

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  • Weisser, Daniel, 2004. "On the economics of electricity consumption in small island developing states: a role for renewable energy technologies?," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 32(1), pages 127-140, January.
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