Massachusetts has emerged as one of the top states for solar energy.

With nearly 200 megawatts installed by the end of 2012, the Bay State is ranked 7th nationwide. Another 80 megawatts have been added 7-months into 2013.

The state's new goal is to have 1,600 megawatts of solar energy up and running by 2020.

[Metro Networks]

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