Many countries are prioritizing solar renewable energy including Vietnam. Vietnam is updating its energy strategy to prioritize large solar farms over coal and natural gas.

Achieving energy independence in the U.S. involves eliminating reliance on imported energy, protecting critical infrastructure from physical and cyber threats, and shielding the power system from market volatility and political instability abroad. This goal requires creating more jobs in the power sector and related industries, such as manufacturing, and expanding the domestic energy supply chain to source critical materials and components locally.