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Putting the Brakes on the World's Largest Solar Project

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The solar energy industry has been a bright spot in California's economy. That's especially true in desert communities with lots of sunshine. Blythe, in the southeast corner of the state, was excited about a huge solar project planned in the Mojave Desert there. So when the developer declared bankruptcy this week, it raised some questions about the industry's future.

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