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China's second largest maker of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells is gearing up to generate jobs on U.S soil

"We view the outlook for PV installations in the United States as positive given the national promotion of a green economy to secure energy independence and create green jobs."



new PV installations shot up a staggering 110 percent in 2008

Growth will likely wane in 2009, due to the sagging economy. But the future of American solar looks bright.

And China, it seems, wants a piece.

In March, the company completed America's largest roof-mounted solar array

in Atlantic City, N.J., that will power up to 280 homes at its peak.


expects the U.S. to drive a full 15 percent of Trina's sales in 2009

China's PV leader, Suntech Power, has also been seeking a greater U.S. solar share.

The global PV industry has the potential to be one of the largest job-creating industries on the planet

From a jobs perspective, that expansion would mean gigantic growth.