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New Partnership for SolarCity Could Mean Cheaper Solar Energy for Homeowners

By Simon Erickson – Sep 28, 2013 at 9:04AM

NASDAQ: SCTY.DL

SolarCity Corporation

SolarCity has announced it is teaming up with Viridian. Could this be a win both for consumers and for investors?

SolarCity (SCTY.DL) has the power to disrupt the traditional utility industry. It takes another stop along this path with a new deal with Viridian Energy. Analyst Simon Erickson covers the deals details and tells you what it means for SolarCity and its investors. Click on the video below.

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