2014 was the best-ever year for solar energy in the US. The photovoltaic capacity grew with 30% according to a report by the Solar Energy Industries Association and GTM Research. Despite this boom solar produces still less than 1% of total US electricity. Room for growth. Marketwatch put together a slide show for unusual places to find solar power.
6 unusual places to find solar power
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