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Press Mention WABE January 11, 2023

SACE Quoted Web article

Georgia solar expansion part of broader U.S. strategy

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Qcells' $2.5 billion expansion in Georgia to manufacture solar panels domestically is part of a broader U.S. strategy to reduce reliance on overseas solar imports, enabled by incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act. Bryan Jacobs of SACE notes that supply chain disruptions from overseas dependence have delayed solar projects in the Southeast, and advocates for continued domestic manufacturing expansion. The expansion has garnered bipartisan support and is expected to create over 2,500 jobs while supporting the nation's clean energy and climate goals.

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