Solar industry PAC targets and defeats clean energy opponents in Congress

A super PAC backed by solar entrepreneurs won multiple races against congressional candidates it opposed, marking a shift in the sector's political influence.

First covered Nov 13, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article

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7h Canary Media Solar PAC got revenge on clean energy’s enemies in Congress — Before this election cycle, it was hard to identify any politician who feared the solar industry.

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Appeared in: 2026-11-13 (#11)

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