The U.S. solar industry has reached an exciting milestone. A new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association noted how each stage of the solar supply chain has been reshored.
Domestic solar production not only supports the nation's transition toward cleaner energy but also promotes economic growth. Manufacturing panels within the U.S. creates jobs and reduces the country's dependence on foreign energy imports, increasing the U.S.'s energy independence.
PV Magazine reported that U.S. solar production has increased by 37% since 2024, with the country exceeding 60 gigawatts of domestic solar module production capacity. However, amid this domestic growth in solar production, experts are wary that the current administration's action could restrict the U.S.'s clean energy investments.
"This industry has proven what's possible when businesses have the certainty to invest. If the administration does not reverse their harmful actions that have undermined market certainty, energy costs will rise even further, and the next wave of factories and jobs could be at risk," SEIA president and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper told PV Magazine.
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Looking ahead, the solar industry is moving in the right direction. However, to support that growth, experts are urging politicians to prioritize clean energy.
"We're seeing strong growth today, but that momentum isn't guaranteed. If the administration continues down this path, they risk driving investment overseas, stifling job creation, raising costs on consumers, and handing America's manufacturing advantage to our competitors," Hopper told PV Magazine.
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