As admitting that solar is now a superior and cost effective means of energy means admitting that the US is no longer top dog.

As empires are built on mastering a source of energy.

the Portuguese | Dutch - mastered wind to power their ships.

the British mastered coal to power Industrial Revolution.

America mastered oil

now the Chinese have Solar.

even in places like Africa etc -- places were the grid was never available for $2k -- you can power your whole house with solar and lithium batteries. Panels are getting cheaper, same as batteries. Once the tipping point is reached for electric vehicles both personal and commercial - transition to fully electric mobility happens

French influence drove Airbus's early focus on understanding customer needs and adapting to market requirements. Early on, the company adopted English as its working language and U.S. measurements to appeal to a wider range of airline customers.

German engineers brought a reputation for meticulous attention to detail, efficiency, and robust industrial processes, ensuring reliable and high-quality production.

Germany's strong engineering foundation provided the technical discipline needed to standardize components and organize the complex cross-border manufacturing process.