Google teams up with SolarCity in $280m rooftop panel push

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Search giant continues solar investment drive with plans for new residential solar financing scheme

Google has continued its multimillion dollar push into the booming US solar industry, announcing yesterday that it has teamed up with installation specialist SolarCity to launch a new $280m fund capable...

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