14.09.2012: “You’re going to win this battle. The question is when and where and how?” former US President Bill Clinton told the solar industry at Solar Power International (SPI) 2012, which was held this week in Orlando, Florida. In his keynote address, Clinton provided attendees with a few ideas on how the solar industry could continue growing and how it could clean up its image following the Solyndra loan guarantee scandal. “You’ve got to get the basic positive facts out there,” Clinton said, arguing that a lack of awareness and knowledge about the benefits of solar power – including over 100,000 solar jobs in the US and a sector that has enjoyed robust growth even during the recession – among the population as a whole is an issue that needs to be addressed. “Americans don’t know that, but they need to know that,” he said. Clinton also painted a stark contrast between the support the industry could expect as a result of the presidential elections in November. He pointed out that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has been clear about his intent to scale back or eliminate tax credits for renewable energy and funding for research and development. “My advice is that you should assume they will do what they say,” Clinton said. By contrast, Clinton said that the industry could continue to rely on President Barack Obama for policy support during a second term. Source: PHOTON
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