Good News for U.S. Workers–And On Labor Day, No Less
The solar and wind energy industries are growing at rates that even experts didn’t predict. Solar energy sector jobs grew at a rate 17 times faster (and wind jobs 9 times faster) than the overall U.S. economy in 2016. Of course, this growth rate pales to other countries that are making top-down commitments to renewables.
Ironically, some of the people who are most vocal about job creation tend to be the least likely to celebrate these facts. It’s time to get on board, America. The train is leaving the station.
Craig,
Advocacy is all very well, but try an gain some sense of perspective.
The Solar and Wind industries are both heavily dependent of government and consumer subsidies. When those subsidies are modified or withdrawn the industries suffer massive constrictions.
Solar and Wind employment is a little like a gold rush. Booms always look statistically spectacular at first, because they start from a low base. ( 1+1= 2 a 100% increase !).
You remind me of one of those spruikers for the Californian gold rush !
Meanwhile, you still haven’t explained why you refuse to discuss the problems associated with the disposal of solar panels. Disposal of Solar waste and the environmental damage create by some panel manufacturing processes is of growing concern and may prove a future impediment to expansion if waste disposal provisions are imposed.
It’s not all sunshine (pun intended).