Solar energy is now a $ 6 billion industry . Its employment has grew 6.8 % the past year , to more than 100,000 people . Solyndra controversy `` Solyndra , of course , is just one company , and they went out of business because they could no longer compete with not only Chinese manufactures but also U.S. manufacturers , '' Luecke said . an international scandal , industry official said .
Solar energy is now a $ 6 billion industry . Its employment has grew 6.8 % the past year , to more than 100,000 people . Solyndra controversy an international scandal , industry official said .