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From the earliest days of our founding to the industrial revolution, from rural electrification to the interstate highway system, Americans have always met big challenges by building the tools, technologies, and infrastructure needed to power the next era of growth.
Today, as America prepares to mark its 250th birthday, solar and energy storage are writing the next chapter of American prosperity.
These technologies are strengthening domestic manufacturing, boosting energy independence, enhancing military resilience, supporting rural communities, and delivering affordable power to homes and businesses across the country. Solar and storage are more than just a source of electricity. From the invention of the silicon solar cell at New Jersey’s Bell Labs in 1954 to today, they’re a reflection of American ingenuity at work.
A Renaissance of American Manufacturing






