A new study has revealed that homeowners’ political affiliations are associated with their decision to install solar panels, but this effect tends to weaken when solar energy becomes more cost-effective. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research found that Democratic homeowners are about 1.45 times more likely to adopt solar energy than Republicans. However, Republicans appeared more sensitive to the financial benefits of solar energy as its economics improved. Climate risk mitigation relies heavily on transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sou…