Texas wants solar energy, but forced labor in China is a concern

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Texas is blessed with abundant natural resources and is a powerhouse in energy production. As the undisputed leader in domestic oil production and wind energy, Texas’ greatest opportunity perhaps lies with the sun. During the last decade, solar energy installation has exploded in the Lone Star State. Today, Texas is poised to dominate solar. Over 5.5% of Texas’ energy comes from solar, but that number is expected to grow as the state adds 38 gigawatts of new solar energy over the next five years. This growth has been fueled by a 42% price decline over the last 10 years. Advertisement...