SunPower and SolarWorld secure sky-high scores for environmental performance

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Large solar PV makers come top in green rankings, as industry faces increasing pressure to improve environmental reporting record

US solar panel maker SunPower and German manufacturer SolarWorld have topped a ranking of solar panel manufacturers, which assesses solar PV panel makers on their environmental performance. The latest...

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