Preemptive shutdown of major US facility sparks outrage: 'It won't be much longer before more companies follow'

Preemptive shutdown of major US facility sparks outrage: 'It won't be much longer before more companies follow'

A major solar manufacturer has shut down its U.S. facility before production fully took off — a move that has sparked backlash and renewed concern over the country's ability to support clean energy jobs. What's happening? As Electrek detailed, Swiss solar company Meyer Burger closed its Arizona factory in May and laid off 282 employees after stating it couldn't secure the funding necessary to continue operating. The Goodyear facility was suppose…