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The Growth in Residential Solar Energy [INFOGRAPHIC]

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In 2013, the most used energy source in new power installations in the US was natural gas, coming in at a hefty 51.2% of new capacity.

Right behind it? Solar energy with 20.7% of new capacity. That’s a solid increase from around 7% in the year before.

H/T Visual Capitalist

The Growth in Residential Solar Energy

Growth residential solar energy infographic

Infographic source: Clean Technica

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