US solar industry breaks quarterly installation record

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But trade group warns expansion will come under threat if government grant scheme is allowed to expire at the end of the year

The US solar industry enjoyed record growth during the third quarter of the year, as the roll out of utility scale and building mounted solar panels continued to accelerate. That is the conclusion...

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