U.S.
based giant First Solar also said it will spend $1.1 billion to build its
fifth domestic component factory in Louisiana, as India and China-based manufacturers plan new American capacity boosts
July 2023 will go in the record books for its remarkable persistent heat. Phoenix saw the mercury pass 100° F for 22 days in June, and so far in July, there have been 25 days where the high temperature never fell below 110°F. And on July 19, when the high temperature hit 119° F, the night low temperature never fell below 97° F.
Florida Dept. of Transportation's use of alternative approach to building breakwaters that has proven more effective and less expensive is the first test by a state- or federal-level agency.