Can Illinois Handle a 2000% Jump in Solar Capacity? We’re About to Find Out.

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By Dan GearinoOct 30, 2018, 3:30 am144 pts
A new state law could turn Illinois into a Midwest solar energy leader in just a few years. First, it has to build a solar industry almost from scratch. By Dan Gearino Illinois is about to learn what it takes to manage a 20-fold increase in solar power. A new state law requires utilities to dramatically…

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