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SMA announces U.S. manufacturing plan, site selection underway
In the flurry of solar manufacturing news the last 12 months, U.S.-based inverter manufacturing has still lagged. So, this is a big deal: SMA Solar Technology AG will expand manufacturing into the United States. SMA expects to start production in 2025. SMA plans 3.5 GW of capacity per year in the new site, with opportunities……
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Trina Solar hosts sneak peek at Texas solar manufacturing facility
On December 1, Trina Solar, a global leader in smart solar products and energy solutions, hosted a celebration for its new 1.35 million square foot solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facility with community members, partners, and local and state officials in Wilmer, Texas. The company is investing more than $200 million in property and equipment and……
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Trina Solar hosts sneak peek at Texas solar manufacturing facility
On December 1, Trina Solar, a global leader in smart solar products and energy solutions, hosted a celebration for its new 1.35 million square foot solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facility with community members, partners, and local and state officials in Wilmer, Texas. The company is investing more than $200 million in property and equipment and……
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Realizing the potential of American made solar
It is nearly impossible to have a conversation about developing a solar project without someone using the phrase: “American Made.” Following the passage of the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), there is more focus on domestic solar manufacturing than ever before, and companies across the supply chain are pivoting production to American shores in order……
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Frames of Steel: How Origami Solar plans to disrupt the global PV module market
Solar modules manufactured in the United States are comprised of many components made beyond U.S. borders. The polysilicon to solar cell supply chain is the most high-profile example, but PV glass (requires a special sand to produce), sealants, backsheets, aluminum frames and so on are just as highly concentrated in China and Southeast Asia. U.S.-based……