UPDATE: T1 Energy CEO Daniel Barcelo has just announced a bold vision for solar energy, emphasizing its role in enhancing U.S. national security. During a policy event with Breitbart News in Washington, DC on Thursday, Barcelo highlighted the urgency of investing in American-made solar technology.
Barcelo described the importance of solar energy as one of the most “scalable” and “reliable” energy sources available. He stated, “We started out with acquiring an asset. It’s a five gigawatt solar module plant in Dallas.” This move is pivotal, as Barcelo argues that America must harness its solar potential to secure its energy future.
The CEO pointed out the stark reality of global competition, particularly from China, which has the capacity to produce an entire U.S. power grid in just 18 months. “China has tremendous capacity for solar,” he warned, stressing that the U.S. must not fall behind in this critical area.
Barcelo challenged the skepticism surrounding solar energy among some Republicans, asserting, “It’s factually proven that solar company storage is a real energy source.” He called for an all-out approach to energy resources, stating, “America has some of the best solar resources on Earth. To not use it is a shame.”
The moderator, Matthew Boyle, Washington Bureau Chief for Breitbart News, pressed Barcelo on the national security implications of expanding solar energy. Barcelo responded, “I think I frame it along energy security. America should have very scalable, very reliable, very low-cost energy for its economic health.”
He emphasized the need for a diversified energy portfolio, including solar, natural gas, and nuclear energy. “When you look at the resources available now, it goes right back to the scalability that solar can do,” Barcelo concluded, underscoring the critical moment for the U.S. to embrace solar energy.
As the conversation unfolds, the implications of Barcelo’s insights could shape energy policy discussions in the coming weeks. Stakeholders across the political spectrum are urged to consider the strategic importance of solar energy for America’s future.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
