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Is SpaceX & Tesla 100-Gigawatt/Year US Solar System Production Plan Realistic?

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Elon Musk says that he wants SpaceX and Tesla teams to work together to build 100 gigawatts of solar power manufacturing capacity in the US — cells and modules. And he wants to do that within three years. There’s a lot to consider here. Before we get into some of … [continued]

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US Solar & Storage Manufacturers Flood DC To Highlight Global Leadership & Jobs

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Something most people still don’t know is that the US solar power and storage industry has gotten quite large. The US solar industry employs about 280,000 people. The energy storage industry employs another 80,000 or so. These are a significant economic engine for the United States. However, they could be … [continued]

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Don’t Blame Technology For The Start-And-Stop Transition To Clean Energy

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Does the transition to clean energy rely on technology? Sure. Energy innovation is one kind of technological advancement that can enrich human lives, as the energy system is the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions and a major driver of climate change. Over the last decade, technologies have evolved enough … [continued]

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Hundreds of Thousands of Lightly Used Electric Cars About to Hit US Market

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A few years ago, Democrats controlling Congress and President Joe Biden gave the US electric car industry a huge boost via the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which included extensions and upgrades to the federal EV tax credit. Whether planned or accidental, one unique feature of the updated legislation was … [continued]

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