In many European countries and in Japan, the solar industry has developed faster than in the U.S.   As a result, most of the world’s leading manufacturers of solar cells and related equipment are based outside of the U.S.

Industry analysts project the solar energy industry to enjoy extraordinary growth, especially in the U.S.  This growth will accelerate as solar cell efficiency improves and the cost to generate solar electricity reaches traditional generation costs, also known as “grid parity.”

As a result, foreign-based companies are eagerly seeking to locate manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

With our abundant sunshine, growing population and commitment to renewable energy, Arizona is poised to become a leader in adopting solar energy for residential, commercial and industrial use.  Arizona will, over the coming decades, produce an increasing amount of our energy from sunlight, and to do this, we will deploy many thousands of solar panels and associated systems.

Arizona can – and should – benefit from this industry growth by encouraging producers of solar panels, related equipment, installation and support services to locate their factories, facilities and offices here, where the solar systems will be installed and operated.