CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
Yet Another Red State Solar Cell Factory Will Drink Trump’s Milkshake
Key Takeaway
The completion of Qcells' vertically integrated solar factory in Georgia highlights the accelerating domestic solar manufacturing trend, providing developers and large power consumers with more 'Made-in-the-USA' options, largely spurred by IRA incentives.
AI Summary
- •Qcells has achieved full vertical integration at its Cartersville, Georgia factory, enabling complete "Made-in-the-USA" solar cell and module production.
- •This expansion signifies a growing trend of domestic solar manufacturing, likely driven by federal incentives such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
- •Increased domestic supply of solar components could offer developers and large power consumers more stable supply chains and potentially impact PPA pricing for US-sourced modules.
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Article Content
With the addition of on-site solar cell fabrication, the US branch of Qcells has achieved full, vertical, Made-in-the-USA status for its solar factory in Cartersville, Georgia (cropped, courtesy of Qcells). The post Yet Another Red State Solar Cell Factory Will Drink Trump’s Milkshake appeared first on CleanTechnica .