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Qcells, a global provider of complete clean energy solutions, has begun manufacturing solar cells at its factory in Cartersville, Georgia. This brings the company closer to completing a vertically integrated solar manufacturing facility in the United States, with solar components from ingots to finished modules being produced under one roof.
In a press release, Qcells said it expects the facility to reach full production by Q3 2026, making it the largest operating solar cell factory in U.S. history. In addition to commencing solar cell production, the Cartersville facility’s module assembly operations have reached full capacity, producing approximately 16,700 panels per day.
“Producing the first solar cells at Cartersville is a milestone for Qcells and for American manufacturing,” said Andy Park, Global CEO of Qcells. “As our ingot, wafer, and cell lines reach full capacity, we’ll be making the major components of a solar panel right here in Georgia. A dependable domestic supply chain doesn’t just create thousands of good-paying jobs; it gives our customers greater certainty on price, supply, and tariffs, and a product they can trust from start to finish.”
With solar cell production now underway, the factory is expected to scale rapidly. By Q3 2026, the Cartersville facility is projected to produce 3.3 GW each of ingots, wafers, and cells annually, along with 3.5 GW of module capacity.
Combined with the expanded Dalton factory, which tripled its module manufacturing capacity to 5.1 GW in late 2023, Qcells’ total module production capacity in Georgia will reach 8.6 GW annually, equivalent to approximately 47,000 panels per day. According to the company, this output is sufficient to generate enough energy to power roughly 1.3 million U.S. homes for a year.
The Cartersville investment is also expected to create thousands of skilled manufacturing jobs across Northwest Georgia. Together with the expanded Dalton campus, Qcells’ Georgia operations are projected to employ nearly 4,000 people, including an estimated 3,800 direct jobs across Bartow and Whitfield counties.
The modules produced in Cartersville will also help project developers and asset owners qualify for the 10% Domestic Content Bonus under the Investment Tax Credit. Because the major components of each module are manufactured domestically, customers can pursue qualifying projects with greater confidence in pricing, supply, and sourcing. With demand for fully domestic solar equipment continuing to grow, Qcells expects strong interest in modules produced at the facility.
Qcells’ fully integrated U.S. manufacturing platform is also designed to help shield customers from supply chain disruptions and trade uncertainty. By producing key solar components domestically, the company provides customers with greater visibility into sourcing, pricing, and delivery timelines, reducing exposure to international supply constraints and tariff volatility. For developers and energy buyers focused on reliable, long-term project execution, a domestic supply chain is becoming an increasingly important advantage.
The company’s domestic manufacturing footprint also positions it to capture the full value of the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit across the solar value chain. By producing ingots, wafers, cells, and modules within the United States, Qcells can claim credits at every stage of production—a capability the company says no other U.S. solar manufacturer currently possesses.
According to Qcells, this competitive advantage supports continued investment in American manufacturing, workforce development, and long-term domestic supply chain growth.
The Cartersville facility is the first operation to be built in the United States in more than a decade and will house the largest ingot and wafer manufacturing plant ever constructed in the country. As a result of this investment, Qcells said customers will benefit from both a clearer pathway to qualifying for domestic content tax credits and greater supply certainty for their solar projects.
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