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• July 21, 2026

One of the most important things happening on Earth today is the increase in solar energy. Around the world, companies and countries are rushing to deploy solar power and batteries to achieve energy independence and limit the effects of climate change. However, that construction runs into a challenge in the labor market, with a limited