Reports of potential merger talks between Tesla and SpaceX have generated considerable backlash from investors, analysts, and industry observers. The core concern: such a deal could primarily benefit Musk's broader empire at the expense of Tesla shareholders, raising serious governance questions for one of the world's most watched electric vehicle companies.
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Why utility-scale solar is not in trouble
The situation around Tesla and Musk is worth watching closely, but it should not be conflated with the health of the broader clean energy transition. Solar, in particular, continues to attract capital and expand capacity on its own merits.
Source: Elon facing backlash over Tesla SpaceX merger talks, but solar actually isn’t - Electrek· Based on source, with AI-assisted rewriting.
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