AZ solar shining bright

Solar power just got a little bit brighter in the Valley of the Sun.

On Jan. 10, JA Solar announced it leased space in the West Valley for its first manufacturing facility in the U.S. — signaling significant industry growth could be on the horizon.

The new center — at 1777 S. 99th Ave., Phoenix — is expected to be operational in less than a calendar year and create more than 600 jobs, according to the Arizona Commerce Authority.

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