Guest column: Knoxville area, state poised for solar power

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Mayor Bill Haslam argues that Tennessee is positioned to become a major hub for solar energy manufacturing and deployment, citing new polycrystalline silicon facilities and Knoxville's designation as a DOE Solar America City. The op-ed outlines local initiatives including solar workshops, building code official training, and installation of a solar PV system at a new transit center, while advocating for state and TVA investment in solar generation.