Which of the following is NOT true about solar energy?
A) One can find solar panels for sale in the bazaars of Morocco.
B) Solar energy is often a first choice in remote locations.
C) Solar heating is used to provide hot water in places like Israel and Japan.
D) Solar power is widely used in the United States, providing over 20 percent of the electricity.
E) Passive solar energy systems increased in the nineteenth century with glass windows.
Answer: D
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