For decades, the United States was the undisputed global leader in clean energy technology, but in recent years, American production has fallen behind. Today, there is not a single solar ingot, wafer, or cell manufacturing plant in the United States and only limited capacity for many other solar inputs.
If the United States wants to achieve its energy security and climate goals while creating well-paying jobs in the clean energy economy, building a robust solar and storage manufacturing base here in America is non-negotiable. Most solar manufacturing capacity today is concentrated in Southeast Asia, creating a supply chain vulnerable to trade and political conflicts, not to mention environmental and social concerns. Additionally, American solar companies are increasingly demanding American-made products to sell to their customers, but our current ability to meet that demand is…
Americans Want Clean Energy Products Made in the USA. That Goal Is Now Within Reach.
