New Mexico is seeing a substantial increase in interest in solar power - both related to more jobs and more panel installation.

The state's burgeoning renewable energy industry was given two boosts recently as local solar power companies announced new jobs. Schott North America, Inc., will build a facility south of Albuquerque that will manufacture receivers for concentrated solar thermal power plants. When fully realized, the plant will cover 800,000 square feet and employ 1,500 workers, all adding up to a total value of $500 million. Read more.