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explosion. By 2020, US utilities are expected to have added 21.5 GW
of solar PV. Large PV blocks are planned for installation in the dry
areas of the South West. The company NextLight has announced PV
blocks in California, Nevada and Arizona of up to 230 MW each.
2.4.3 Communities and Regions Mastering Their Own
Energy Supply
Over the last few decades, there has been a developing awareness
that, in addition to recognising the importance of the interests and
responsibilities of nations as a whole, individual citizens’ interests
and responsibilities require political support at a local level.
The stage was set with Local Agenda ...