I’m delighted to read this morning that General Electric is investing heavily in manufacturing solar energy panels.

The New York Times reports that GE is set to make a major announcement today, April 7^th, that they are opening a giant new solar manufacturing plant somewhere in the US.  It is said to be the largest photovoltaic factory in America.

Even better, they say they will create 600 jobs, for 400 workers.  Also, that GE has signed agreements to provide solar equipment to utility companies, for them to generate solar power.

This is excellent for us, and for GE, who has been disdained for its manufacturing of nuclear power plants (the ones in Japan, at Fukushima, that are old and leaking radiation).  Also, GE has been a huge maker of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction for decades.

Time for GE and other companies to get out of the nuclear power and weapons businesses.  These are harmful to people and our planet.  It’s great that GE is taking a lead for renewable, safer electric generation.  Time we all use less electricity, too.