Why Patagonia is backing residential solar projects

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Its venture capital arm can earn returns more quickly than through traditional equity investments

Many businesses are evaluating solar projects as a method of managing their long-term electricity costs while increasing their clean energy portfolio. Patagonia also views them as a corporate investment...

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