Trump Wants U.S. Energy Dominance; Solar Is the Way to Get There
Despite the administration’s push for fossil fuels, solar is faster, cheaper, more stable, and increasingly American-made. Here’s why it’s the smartest path to true energy leadership.

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Despite the administration’s push for fossil fuels, solar is faster, cheaper, more stable, and increasingly American-made. Here’s why it’s the smartest path to true energy leadership.
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Just as the broader European economy depends heavily on Germany, the continent's industrial powerhouse, Germany's own economy depends on access to affordable power. With geopolitical and climate conditions requiring an urgent transition to renewables, the task now is to develop a politically viable energy strategy.
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