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As Solar Panel Prices Drop, Installers Worry About Growth

The price of solar panels has dropped 20 percent in the last year, making it more affordable for homeowners to buy rather than lease. That’s hurting big solar companies that have thrived on the lease model.

Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Jason Bellini (@jasonbellini) of The Wall Street Journal about how some solar companies are rethinking their strategy.

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