SOLAR GROWTH HITS RECORD HIGH, EIA REPORTS
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Global solar energy expansion has reached unprecedented levels, marking the largest growth rate ever recorded for any power source, according to the U.S. Energy Information Agency. The surge signals a fundamental shift toward electricity-based energy systems worldwide.
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