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10 Solar Energy Facts You Should Know — USA Edition

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Solar energy has become the #1 source of new electricity generation capacity in the United States in recent years, like in other markets around the world. Solar energy is just cheaper, more resilient, quicker to build, and good for energy independence and energy security. But what solar facts do you … [continued]

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REPORT: U.S. Adds 8.6 GW of New Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity, One of its Strongest Quarters of Growth in U.S. History

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House-passed federal tax legislation threatens to undercut the solar industry, which is the primary source of new U.S. electricity generation and is delivering a historic boom in domestic manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The U.S. solar industry added 8.6 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity in Q1 2025, marking … [continued]

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The Bomb That Will Hit The US Solar Industry & US Jobs From The “Big Beautiful Bill”

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Well, I generally agree with Elon Musk on this one — the Republican budget bill in Congress is a “Big Ugly Bill,” a “disgusting abomination,” not a “Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill is proposing we bomb cleantech industries (metaphorically, since we have to clarify everything crazy these days). Not wanting … [continued]

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How to Save 229 Hours on Ground Mount Solar PV System Layouts

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We have a webinar coming up that I’m very excited to share with people, especially those in the solar PV industry who design and develop ground mount solar power systems. While much attention gets put on rooftop solar PV systems and optimizing the designs of rooftop PV, most of the … [continued]

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