European solar industry reports 15 per cent growth during 2015

James Murray
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Trade body SolarPower Europe releases preliminary figures showing industry returned to growth last year, but can it last?

The European solar industry posted solid growth during 2015 as demand for new solar systems rose 15 per cent year-on-year, according to preliminary figures from trade body SolarPower Europe. The group...

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