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U.S. sales drive SolarWorld's revenue through the roof

U.S. solar sales helped drive revenue by 50 percent for SolarWorld AG, the German parent to Hillsboro-based SolarWorld USA.

SolarWorld said consolidated revenue rose 50 percent in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same quarter of 2014 and that shipments of solar modules and kits rose 44 percent over the same period.

U.S. shipments rose 170 percent and the company said it controls 57 percent of the total market.

SolarWorld employs more than 700 people in Hillsboro and is in the midst of…