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VC Investment in Solar: Still Strong in Q2
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First Solar DOE Loans Full Speed Ahead: 1,300MW, $4.5B
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AstroWatt: Thin Silicon Personnel Moves
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Stealthy Alta Devices Raises $72M for Next-Gen PV
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