The Solar Energy Industries Association just released their yearly review of the American solar industry, and the number are very encouraging considering the state of the global economy:
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released its 2009 Year in Review
, confirming the U.S. solar industry's claims of strong overall growth in spite of economic recession.
In a teleconference press release (audio link found here), CEO of SEIA Rhone Resch highlighted all of the areas of notable increase, a positive indication of things to come.
He also pointed out areas where decline was inevitable due to the recession.
Link: http://www.energyboom.com/solar/seia-2009-review-shows-solar-industry-grew-spite-recession