First Solar commits $330 million to new US factory
The new facility will span over one million square feet and is designed for the production of First Solar''s Series 7 thin-film solar modules.
Renewable electricity – Renewables 2025 – Analysis
Growth in utility-scale and distributed solar PV more than doubles, representing nearly 80% of worldwide renewable electricity capacity expansion. Low module costs, relatively efficient permitting processes
US solar module capacity exceeds 50 GW, industry reports
In this article, we will explore the implications of this growth, the investments driving it, and its potential impact on job creation and future developments in solar technology.
Solar power generation drives electricity generation growth over the
In our STEO forecast, utility-scale solar is the fastest-growing source of electricity generation in the United States, increasing from 290 BkWh in 2025 to 424 BkWh by 2027. Almost 70
US Solar Manufacturing: Complete 2025 Guide To Domestic Production
The current US solar manufacturing ecosystem represents a comprehensive network of production capabilities that extends far beyond simple panel assembly, with domestic module
Quarterly Solar Industry Update
Each quarter, NREL conducts a presentation of technical trends within the solar industry.
First Solar Manufacturing: Impressive 3.7 GW Expansion
The planned factory is set to have an annual production capacity of 3.7 gigawatts (GW) of solar modules, marking a major step in the company''s broader strategy to boost its U.S.
2.2 GW Cells + 3 GW Modules! Intensive
In August 2025, the global photovoltaic industry witnessed a wave of intensive capacity expansion across Southeast and South Asia.
United States Surpasses 50 GW of Solar Module Manufacturing
In 2020, SEIA set a goal for 50 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing capacity by 2030, equivalent to the power output from 27 Hoover Dams. This bold target focuses on all levels of the
2.2 GW Cells + 3 GW Modules! Intensive Commissioning of PV Production
In August 2025, the global photovoltaic industry witnessed a wave of intensive capacity expansion across Southeast and South Asia.
U.S. solar manufacturing boom “real — but fragile,” said CEA
The United States is now the third-largest solar module manufacturer in the world, and more growth is on the way. Clean Energy Associates (CEA) projects that the U.S. will reach 13 GW
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