First Solar cements US dominance with planned $285m acquisition

James S Murray
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Company plans to grab 1,100MW solar project pipeline by snapping up arch rival NextLight Renewable Power

Nasdaq-listed solar developer First Solar moved to cement its dominance of the burgeoning US solar market yesterday, announcing that it has agreed to acquire rival solar farm developer NextLight in a cash...

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