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Solar Industry Jobs SOAR In Biden’s First Year

Solar industry jobs experienced a massive increase in President Joe Biden’s first year in office, report reveals.

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1 year ago

July 26, 2022

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Solar industry jobs experienced a massive increase in President Joe Biden’s first year in office, report reveals.

“The number of jobs in the U.S. solar energy industry rose 9% last year to more than 255,000, with most workers employed in installation and project development, according to a report published on Tuesday.

The rise marked a return to growth in sector employment following a contraction in 2020 due to pandemic-related work disruptions, the annual report by the nonprofit Interstate Renewable Energy Council found.

Over the last decade, jobs in the industry have more than doubled from 105,145 in 2011. The solar sector is among the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. energy industry due to strong demand from governments and businesses for clean power to fight climate change.” [READ MORE]