cleantechnica.com
Jun 10, 2026
Largest Solar Cell Factory In USA Starts Production in Georgia
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Qcells, a leading solar energy company, has begun manufacturing solar cells at its new factory in Cartersville, Georgia, marking a significant milestone in the US solar industry. The facility, which already produces solar modules, will be the largest solar cell production facility in the US when full production is achieved in the fall. The factory will produce 3.3 GW of vertically integrated ingot, wafer, cell, and module capacity, and will create thousands of skilled manufacturing jobs in Northwest Georgia.
💡 Why It Matters
- · This development underscores the growing importance of domestic solar production in the US, with Qcells' vertically integrated facility offering a competitive edge through tax credits and supply certainty.
- · By producing major components of solar PV modules under one roof, Qcells is poised to capitalize on the increasing demand for fully domestic solar equipment.
