US solar power industry on path to install record capacity in 2015

James Phillips
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New industry data shows record growth in residential installations, while utility-scale developments could push country to 7.7GW installed this year

The United States' total installed solar capacity has passed a milestone 20GW, while utility-scale development hit an all-time high, according to new industry figures released earlier this week. New...

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