Not to be outdone by President Obama, who several months ago visited an up-and-coming California solar manufacturer, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) traveled to Fremont, Calif., this week to visit the manufacturing plant of Solaria, a clean technology company that designs, manufactures and markets photovoltaic (PV) modules.

Boxer used the visit to discuss with Solaria executives the future of solar technology development and reaffirm her commitment to the growth of clean tech jobs throughout the country, especially in California.

Senator Boxer tours Solaria’s cafeteria

Solaria is a case study in how solar energy companies can simultaneously generate clean energy and create jobs. Situated in northern California, where a good deal of the nation’s solar energy activities take place, Solaria expects to grow ten-fold over the next two years and double its current staff in the next calendar year, according to Solaria’s CEO Daniel Shugar.

Shugar praised Senator Boxer during her visit to the manufacturing plant for what he called, “her commitment to supporting policies that further the growth and deployment of solar in California.”